Quality Manager - Final Assembly Line

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider, and logistician, Daher has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With family ownership and a focus on innovation since 1863, Daher operates in 15 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. Daher’s new Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Stuart, Florida expands the company’s aircraft manufacturing footprint, supporting the assembly and delivery of the industry-leading TBM aircraft. The site integrates production, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to build world-class aircraft with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

About the role

The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring all aircraft production activities comply with EASA PART-21G, approved design data, and the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS). This role provides leadership and oversight of production quality activities to ensure product conformity, regulatory compliance, and initial airworthiness while promoting continuous improvement and a strong quality culture. Ability to travel for up to 3 months in Europe (during the transfer phase) is required.

Responsibilities

• PART21G Compliance & Quality Management
  • Establish and enforce quality control procedures for aircraft manufacturing, ensuring compliance with PART21G requirements and approved Production Organization procedures.
  • Establish, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Ensure effective control of quality processes related to aircraft, assemblies, and components manufactured under the POA.
  • Act as a key interface with regulatory authorities, customers, and external stakeholders on quality and compliance matters.
• Production Quality Oversight
  • Oversee production quality activities, including inspection, conformity verification, and release processes.
  • Ensure products conform to approved design data and deviations are properly managed and documented.
  • Monitor quality performance indicators and take actions to prevent quality escapes.
  • Support aircraft release, delivery, and initial airworthiness activities.
• Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management
  • Ensure effective identification, documentation, analysis, and resolution of non-conformities.
  • Oversee corrective and preventive action processes and verify their effectiveness.
  • Ensure proper control and closure of concessions, deviations, and repair approvals.
• Audits & Regulatory Surveillance
  • Plan and oversee internal audits to verify compliance with PART-21G and the QMS.
  • Support external audits and surveillance activities performed by authorities, customers, or certification bodies.
  • Ensure timely implementation and closure of audit findings.
• Continuous Improvement & Defect Reduction
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, process robustness, and compliance.
  • Identify quality risks related to production activities and implement mitigation actions.
  • Lead root cause analysis for non-conformances and drive corrective/preventive action plans.
  • Monitor quality trends and implement improvements to reduce rework and increase efficiency.
  • Implement Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and minimize defects.
• Leadership & Training
  • Lead, manage, and develop the production quality team.
  • Define roles, responsibilities, and competencies for quality personnel.
  • Provide training on quality control procedures, industry regulations, and best practices.
  • Act as the company’s subject matter expert on quality-related matters in aircraft manufacturing.
  • Promote quality awareness, accountability, and regulatory compliance across production functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience in quality management within an aerospace production environment, with relevant leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience working under EASA PART-21G or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities is strongly preferred.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with new aircraft development programs and certification processes.
• Strong knowledge of EASA PART-21G and aerospace production quality principles.
• Leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear and effective communication at all organizational levels.
• Experience with QMS, audit processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management software.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a high-stakes environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting technique is required.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to manufacturing areas where personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, shoes, and mandatory hearing protection is required.

Pay

The compensation range is $110,000 to $125,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.