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Collaborate with the supplier to initiate the First Article Inspection (FAIR) process.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop, implement, and maintain a Supplier Approval Process including coordination of Quality and/or technical requirements\nDevelop and implement a Supplier Control System including proposing current & multi-year oversight plans – (may include travelling to suppliers)\nMaintain an accurate and up-to-date register of Approved Suppliers (Approved Supplier List) including status/ metrics\nOrganize corrective action boards with selected suppliers in order to drive containment, corrective and preventive action plans on recurring product and process quality issues\nImplement the Supplier Quality Manual(s) and related sub tier documents\nImplement, and maintain a Supplier performance monitoring system (influenced by performance and risk indicators)\nLoad new part information into Net-Inspect. Follow up on FAIR status with suppliers until files are completed and approved by DHC Quality Control\nManage the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process. This includes providing updates to and reporting on SCAR metrics (on the MOS board or through reports requested by the Director of Quality)\nOrganize, perform Supplier Audits, and report results. This include proactively creating and updating the Supplier Audit Plan/schedule and seeking timely approval of audit budget/expense and schedule changes\nFollow through on audit SCARs to ensure timely closure escalating proactively when risks to closure activities are apparent\nManage & Monitor the Supplier Certification (Designated Supplier Quality Representative DSQR) program\nProvide advice & training to purchasing personnel related to Supplier QA processes\nWork as part of the Supplier Quality team to ensure program specific requirements (e.g.,515, Twin Otter, etc.) are clearly delineated to the appropriate supplier base\nAssist in the development of standard work for all division activities respecting Lean principles\nUnderstand metrics that measure key performance parameters\nStrive to achieve world class levels of customer service in every interaction our clients have with DHC.\n\nQualifications:\nMinimum 5 years’ experience working with Supplier Management\nCertified Internal Auditor; Certified Lead Auditor preferable\nMinimum 5 years’ experience working under ISO9001, AS9100 or similar standard\nMinimum 5 years’ experience in auditing (Internal, Third-party, or similar audits)\nMulti-Language speaker (French, Spanish, English) an asset.\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent an asset\nExperience, and understanding technical skills related to critical process specifications\nExperience in QMS metrics including measuring and monitoring of manufacturing processes.\nExperience with performing quality assessments including prior audit experience to AS9100 or ISO9001\nDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing\nExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage conflicts\nGood organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimum of supervision and direction\nDemonstrated ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications\nGood knowledge of statistical techniques and data analysis used in all phases of metrology is considered an asset\nGood knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 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