Head of Quality Assurance

A leading company in the aerospace technologies domain is searching for a Head of Quality Assurance to lead quality processes in civil and military aviation projects. In this role, reporting directly to the VP of Quality, you will manage a team of QA engineers conducting professional quality assurance procedures, especially in aerospace structure assemblies and aircraft upgrades.

Responsibilities:

• Leading cross-plant quality processes (MRB, CAPA, failure analysis, etc.).
• Overall responsibility for ensuring company products meet customer requirements.
• Daily collaboration with the operations, engineering, and procurement departments.
• Building quality plans, participating in reviews, drafting specifications and procedures, and handling internal and external customer requirements.
• Leading quality forums for company management and preparing and conducting quality meetings as required.
• Maintaining and updating the QMS system and procedures as needed.
• Overseeing quality aspects of subcontractors and suppliers, including FAI processes, ensuring design compliance.
• Conducting internal quality audits to ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and company procedures.
• Preparing and accompanying internal and external quality audits, ensuring company compliance with customer requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering / Materials Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Quality Management – an advantage.
• Experience in managing teams.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or quality engineering.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, and FOD AS9146 standards – an advantage.
• Knowledge of CAAI regulations / Aircraft Maintenance License / Quality Assurance Management in an inspection institute – an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong self-learning abilities.
• Experience working with customers and multiple stakeholders in Israel and abroad – an advantage.
• High-level English (reading, writing, and speaking).