Quality Manager Harmonics Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join a leading global aviation organisation based in Kildare, Ireland. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the full quality system and regulatory compliance of the repair station. Overall Responsibility The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, monitoring and operating a total quality system for the repair station and ensuring it complies with regulatory requirements and meets the needs of the business. This includes the management of the Quality department; selection, training, and development of subordinates; development, implementation, and maintenance of the necessary quality procedures and systems; and coordinating activities between the regulatory agencies and the repair station. Responsibilities Include The repair stations quality procedures, processes and MOE (Maintenance Organization Exposition) Obtaining and maintaining all necessary authority approvals Obtaining and maintaining all capability authorizations for the repair station Ensure that internal audits are carried out on this MOE and any external agency providing services to the organization Issue certifying authority to personnel qualified to perform certification Establishing and maintaining maintenance personnel training program and maintaining a record of maintenance personnel for training, ratings and qualifications Independently develop, document and implement all work procedures and Repair Station Processes including all necessary interface processes Guide operations to transfer contractual obligations into a stable production Assuring conformity to airworthiness, environmental, health and safety directives Coordinate quality programs with network quality management Coordinate with the product centre regarding applicable standards Specific Accountabilities Monitor, audit and optimize repair station quality procedures and processes Manage quality escapes/turn backs Perform all necessary communications with authorities Determine and organise all necessary trainings (including training material, training courses, training engines and classroom training) Determine and organise human factors training Develop and maintain all repair station processes including all necessary interface processes Perform his/her work duties out of Dublin (Ireland) Interface with all repair station functions (e.g. production, engineering, materials, finance, etc.) Person Specification The candidate should essentially fulfill the following requirements: Strong leadership ability with experience of leading teams and projects Thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail are key. Ability to lead and manage change. Problem solving ability in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with all levels within the company. Customer focused. Ability to work under sustained pressure in a most competitive environment. Ambitious, motivated, energetic, enthusiastic self-starter who can work on their own initiative. Diplomacy and negotiating ability. Ability to identify business issues and barriers. Willingness to travel as per business requirement Specific qualifications include Previous experience in Quality Management and auditing A qualification in the related field Business acumen. Excellent communicator both verbally and written, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Strong leadership skills Disciplined approach to work and must be proactive in implementing positive change. Must be self-driven and be capable of working with peer group to reach agreed management positions. Highly detail orientated Spoken and written experience of the German language would be an advantage Skills: Quality Management