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 ResponsibilityThe 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 stationResponsibilities IncludeThe repair stations quality procedures, processes and MOE (Maintenance Organization Exposition)Obtaining and maintaining all necessary authority approvalsObtaining and maintaining all capability authorizations for the repair stationEnsure that internal audits are carried out on this MOE and any external agency providing services to the organizationIssue certifying authority to personnel qualified to perform certificationEstablishing and maintaining maintenance personnel training program and maintaining a record of maintenance personnel for training, ratings and qualificationsIndependently 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 productionAssuring conformity to airworthiness, environmental, health and safety directivesCoordinate quality programs with network quality managementCoordinate with the product centre regarding applicable standardsSpecific AccountabilitiesMonitor, audit and optimize repair station quality procedures and processesManage quality escapes/turn backsPerform all necessary communications with authoritiesDetermine and organise all necessary trainings (including training material, training courses, training engines and classroom training)Determine and organise human factors trainingDevelop and maintain all repair station processes including all necessary interface processesPerform his/her work duties out of Dublin (Ireland)Interface with all repair station functions (e.g. production, engineering, materials, finance, etc.)Person SpecificationThe candidate should essentially fulfill the following requirements:Strong leadership ability with experience of leading teams and projectsThoroughness, 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 requirementSpecific qualifications includePrevious experience in Quality Management and auditingA qualification in the related fieldBusiness acumen.Excellent communicator both verbally and written, and strong interpersonal communication skills.Strong leadership skillsDisciplined 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 orientatedSpoken and written experience of the German language would be an advantageSkills:Quality Management