Director, Supplier Quality

Who Are We

FDH Aerois a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers.

With more than 55 years of experience and operations in 14 countries we bring expertise across Commercial Defense Space Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions Electronics Hardware Commercial Aftermarket and Defense Aftermarket.

For more information please visit theFDH Aero website.

Why Work Here

Fast-paced & Impactful Work Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving

Driven Team & Culture Supportive driven colleagues who support you every step of the way

High-Growth Opportunities We invest in your success with training and development

Competitive Benefits Package Includes medical dental vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching wellness activities and more

At FDH Aero we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the wordsWe areand include: service-first respectful amplifiers open-minded and accountable.

We Are Looking For

The Director Supplier Quality is a senior leader responsible for establishing and executing the supplier quality strategy across FDH Electronics. This role oversees supplier quality engineering establishes and executes the supplier quality strategy integrates supplier processes into the unified FDHE QMS/eQMS and ensures purchased materials components and services meet AS9100/ISO 9001 customer and regulatory requirements. The Director partners with Operations Engineering Supply Chain and Sales to drive supplier performance reduce defects accelerate flow and secure a reliable compliant supply base. The position focuses on proactive engagement qualification and continuous improvement of suppliers.

What Youll Do

As a Director Supplier Quality youll be responsible for:

• Strategy & Leadership: Develop and deploy the enterprise Supplier Quality strategy in alignment with Quality QMS unification business goals customer requirements Operations and Supply Chain goals. Lead a highperforming team across regions.
• Supplier Qualification & Approval: Oversee supplier assessments audits and risk evaluations and maintain the ASL in partnership with Supply Chain. Ensure adherence to AS9100 ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements for supplier approval and maintenance.
• First Article & PPAP: Lead planning and approval of AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions to verify supplier readiness and process capability. Partner with Engineering/Operations on control plans inspection/test strategy and acceptance criteria.
• Purchasing & Engineering Support: Partner with Supply Chain Engineering and Operations teams to review technical requirements quality clauses and inspection plans during sourcing and design phases.
• Quality Alerts & Containment: Establish processes for issuing quality alerts supplier notifications and rapid containment of supplier issues. Coordinate cross-functional teams for effective resolution. Own supplier-related nonconformances escape investigations and CoPQ/cost recovery where appropriate.
• Metrics & Performance Management: Define and manage supplier quality KPIs (PPM OTD FAI/PPAP success rate CAR aging). Lead regular performance reviews and business reviews with strategic suppliers.
• RCCA & Continuous Improvement: Drive structured problem solving (8D 5-Why) with suppliers to prevent recurrence of defects. Support Lean/Six Sigma projects and supplier capability enhancements.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure supplier conformance to regulatory customer and contractual requirements including counterfeit part prevention (AS5553/AS6174) and special process controls.
• Supplier Development: Partner with Supply Chain and Sales to segment suppliers and execute development plans for high-risk or strategic suppliers; provide coaching training and escalation management.
• Escapes & Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ): Own the process for supplier-related nonconformances escape investigations and cost recovery where appropriate.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare executive reports and present supplier quality performance to senior leadership and key customers.
• Team Development: Recruit mentor and develop Supplier Quality talent; establish clear career paths and succession plans.
• QMS Unification & eQMS Integration: Harmonize supplier quality processes templates and records into the unified FDHE QMS; ensure 100% document control via eQMS. Partner with IT/BI to enable digital dashboards (supplier KPIs audit readiness risk signals).

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or Supply Chain (advanced degree preferred)
• Deep experience in quality or supplier quality management within manufacturing/aerospace or regulated industries with 5 years in senior leadership
• Strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 PPAP FAI APQP and related supplier quality tools
• Demonstrated experience in supplier audits RCCA and implementing quality systems at suppliers
• Proven ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve measurable improvements
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in supplier metrics dashboards
• ASQ certifications (CQE CMQ/OE CQA) or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Knowledge of counterfeit parts prevention standards (AS5553/AS6174) and special processes (NADCAP plating heat treat etc.) a plus

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) orasylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

Job Type: Full Time

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.