GKN Aerospace · 14 hours ago
Business Line Quality Director
Westlake, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel and seeking a highly talented Business Line Quality Director to drive performance improvements across multiple quality, operations and supply chain domains. This strategic leader will focus on enhancing quality systems and business management processes to meet operational goals and customer expectations.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent the Business Line in support GKN Aerospace’s global quality strategies and objectives
Defining & measuring Business Line Quality Systems Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to address any deficiencies
Providing a risk escalation route in any instances where the lack of timely management action could jeopardise any Certification, Regulatory
Support the implementation, standardization, and optimization of quality management systems (QMS) and business management systems (BMS) across all sites
Develop and drive annual quality improvement plans aligned with business goals and KPIs for product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including cost-of-poor quality, defect rates, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery performance
Develop and implement root cause analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) instruction and coaching training modules to address non-conformances, customer complaints, and internal quality issues
Mentor teams in the use of structured problem-solving tools, such as 8D, DMAIC, and A3 reporting methodologies
Ensure robust process control systems are in place at both internal and supplier sites, using tools such as SPC (Statistical Process Control) and PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
Provide instruction, coaching, and mentorship to site leaders and quality teams on best practices for quality systems, process management, and operational excellence
Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives, providing insights from quality trends and improvement projects to shape long-term business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
10+ years of experience in quality management, business management, or operations within manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or related industries
Expertise in root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA, problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, A3), and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Experience in supplier quality management, including supplier audits, performance assessments, and corrective action plans
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring staff in continuous improvement processes
Working knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001, AS9100) and familiarity with SPC, PFMEA, and control charts
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, customers, and supplier interactions
US Person per ITAR regulations
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradford Boisvert
Global Finance Director - Enterprise, Transformation Project
Recent News
2026-01-09
Hartford Business Journal
2025-12-16
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