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As Sr Director Quality, you will be responsible for the overall direction and implementation of quality evaluation, control systems, and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product while ensuring efficient conformance to industry standards and compliance to regulatory requirements. You'll be using your skills and expertise to oversee methods and procedures for auditing and evaluating the accuracy of our processes, products and systems. You'll ensure that corrective measures and deviation meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. Your responsibilities will also include the strategic development of all quality systems and protocols necessary to ensure efficient conformance and compliance.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and implement quality policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including airworthiness regulations

• Manage and direct quality assurance and quality control teams to ensure product and service quality meets airworthiness requirements

• Conduct audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to ensure airworthiness compliance

• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the organization, with a particular focus on airworthiness compliance

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality of materials and services related to airworthiness compliance

• Provide leadership and guidance to the organization on airworthiness and quality-related matters

• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

• Communicate airworthiness and quality-related issues and progress to senior management and other stakeholders

• Manage the quality budget and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately to ensure airworthiness compliance

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Direct Aviation/Aerospace operations experience

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and CMMI standards

• Extensive experience in an electronic/mechanical systems environment

• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews

• Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations

• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms

• Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity and own those decisions

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred:

• Typically 12-15 years of relevant experience

• Prior experience in an aerospace manufacturing and/or heavy modification environment

• Attainment of Six Sigma Black Belt

• Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence, Quality Improvement Associate and/or Quality Auditor

• Past experience in program development of an integrated supply chain

• Past experience implementing and managing a quality management system (QMS) (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma etc.)

• Past experience implementing strong governance framework

• Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose

• Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction

• Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry,the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial spaceand/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $186,100.35 - $255,887.98. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.