Leader de site Qualité/ Quality Site Lead in Mirabel

Job Number: 345783

Leader de site Qualité/ Quality Site Lead

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We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Bell Textron Canada is seeking a Senior Quality Manager with a strategic profile and solid experience to lead and advance the Quality organization at our Mirabel facility. In this key leadership role, you will have the opportunity to shape a culture where quality is not simply an operational requirement, but a shared commitment, a cornerstone of operational excellence, and a critical driver of customer confidence.

Responsibilities of this Role

• Set the direction for quality at Bell Textron Mirabel and reinforce a clear, engaging vision of quality excellence across the organization.
• Develop and maintain compliance with all Bell standards and requirements; Quality Management System (QMS), AS9100, AS9102 and Bell Process Specifications (BPS).
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for Transport Canada for manufacturing activities. Oversee and update all documents, logs and certifications regarding Bell products and services.
• Lead a high-performing quality function that partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and internal customers.
• Instill and maintain a sound, efficient and engaging culture of excellence aimed at galvanizing and reinforcing the Quality vision across the organization.
• Influence outcomes across departments through collaboration, coaching, data, and accountability.
• Analyze, administer and maintain Quality data and performance indicators in partnership with BTCL’s management team.
• Develop a performing quality control system by reinforcing actual structure and implement actions as required. Act as a leader at the Bell Textron Mirabel site to foster empowerment and quality improvement.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance Organization to ensure a comprehensive aircraft Safety Management System is executed and maintained.
• Coordinate processes for analyzing root causes of production defects and determining inherent corrective measures with follow-up through resolution.
• Manage processes for first article inspections (FAIs) and last article inspections (LAIs).
• Oversee impact of Supplier Letters of Disclosure impacting Mirabel production. Ensure Quality support of the Material Review Board (MRB).
• Address Quality issues noted in new ship delivery reports (NSDRs), implement action plans for corrective measures and follow-up through resolution.
• Actively participate in the launch and development of new products and/or programs to ensure the utmost quality assurance standards are considered and implemented.
• Address internal and external escapes and ensure proper containment activities are executed.
• Support processes for suppliers’ frozen planning.
• Manage Quality resources for all departments.
• Implement advanced quality initiatives that lead to reductions in production costs.
• Ensure the availability of data necessary to carry out audits of internal and external programs and guide continuous improvement projects.
• Implement continuous improvement processes based on departmental performance indicators. Facilitate Corrective Action Boards (CABs) at applicable levels.
• Employ and ensure a robust FOD awareness program is maintained at the Mirabel facility.
• Work closely with other Quality managers across the organization, including sites in Ft Worth, Amarillo, Piney Flats and Chihuahua, Mexico.

Skills You Bring to This Role

• Strong knowledge of industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100) and systems, First Article Inspection processes (AS9102), and aerospace quality requirements as well as regulatory requirements (TCCA, FAA, EASA, and other foreign authorities).
• Strategic thinking skills; Recognize quality as a business driver and develop and execute a strategy for continuous improvement.
• Effectively influence and drive accountability across departments outside of Quality, leveraging collaboration and leadership skills without direct authority.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, communication, collaboration, and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and tools such as ERP or PLM software (e.g., SAP, PEO, Enovia, 3DX) is a plus, with knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Certification in quality management (e.g., CQE, CQA) is desirable but not required.
• Resilience: Sustain focus and morale through complex challenges and change management.
• Knowledge and expertise in maintaining and improving Quality Culture.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations and Logistics Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing. Will consider equivalent experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Proven track record of leading quality in aerospace manufacturing to include maintaining compliance to regulatory requirements, adherence to and implementation of a quality management system, audit, inspection oversight, and root cause corrective action.
• Coaching and development skills; Proven success building high-performing, empowered quality teams.
• Change leadership skills; Demonstrated success leading large-scale quality or culture transformations.
• Functional knowledge and fluency in French is required.
• Functional knowledge and fluency in English is required for this position, as it involves communication in English with Bell teams outside of Quebec and/or its suppliers, partners, and clients outside of Quebec.

Benefits of Working at Bell Textron

• Group benefits plan and Healthcare online service
• Retirement savings plan
• Average of 13 holidays/floating days
• Flexible schedule policy
• Educational assistance program
• Reimbursement program for fitness fees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

Bell Textron Canada Ltee adheres to the principles of Employment Equity. We welcome applications from women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and people with disabilities.

People with disabilities may receive assistance with the screening and selection process, if they wish.

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