Director of Compliance (Quality, EHS & CI)

Job summary

The Director of Compliance oversees corporate-wide management systems for Quality, EHS, Export Compliance, and Continuous Improvement. They are responsible for maintaining policies, verifying compliance across all sites, and leading multi-site projects to drive operational excellence.

Job details

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team! Position Summary Magellan Aerospace, Corporate has an exciting opportunity for Director of Compliance (Quality, EHS & CI). The Director of Compliance will participate, as a member of the corporate management team, in overseeing corporate-wide management systems and programs related to Quality, Export compliance, Continuous Improvement, Environment, Health & Safety and the Magellan Operating System (MOS™). The responsibilities include maintenance of applicable policies, systems and programs, activities to verify compliance at all sites of the corporation, and assessment of new and changing stakeholder requirements to ensure applicable risks to the corporation are managed effectively. The individual may lead team projects including new product introduction involving multiple sites; efficiency and operational excellence improvements, first of a kind application, etc. The individual will provide oversight and direction to assigned team representatives, understanding the importance of all aspects of the business: quality, engineering, manufacturing, customer interests, supply and delivery of raw material, costs, support functions, etc. The individual will also direct standardization of applicable management tools and methods in line with recognized principles and techniques, and develop required training. Compensation: $150k to $160k Vacancy Reason: Replacement Essential Responsibilities Lead efforts to standardize management system frameworks for Quality, CI, Export Compliance and EHS (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.) across all regions of the corporation. Establish related corporate-wide programs to promote operational excellence, including improved quality, cost and delivery. Monitor industry trends and develop a thorough understanding of applicable laws and industry standards. Maintain related policies, manuals, procedures and documentation. Assess the potential impact of new or changing legislation and stakeholder requirements. Develop and implement associated training. Provide leadership in the management of multi-site projects and initiatives. Liaise with all departments, manage cross-functional teams and create, track and manage projects. Hold all resource allocated to the project/initiative accountable for their roles and responsibilities to ensure the program runs on time and to budget. Position Requirements Degree in Engineering and/or Business-Related program Project Management accreditation (e.g., PMP designation) is an asset ISO auditor certification is an asset 10+ years of proven experience in leading projects ideally in aerospace, involving multi-site, cross-functional teams. Varied multi-disciplined experience. Experience as a customer contact. 5+ years of experience in managing technical personnel and cross-functional teams. These experiences should be gained in areas of engineering or technical operations. Previous experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry is an asset. Business Acumen; Communication; Motivation; Team building; Critical thinking & Problem solving; Conflict management; Timely decision-making. Proficient business communication (both written and oral) Good interpersonal skills Good organizational skills Good analytical skills Computer literate (MS Office, MS Project) The ability to negotiate with all stakeholders The ability to coordinate activities inter-company and with multiple departments such as Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Sales, etc. Why Magellan? Competitive salary Attractive benefits package (fully Company paid) Generous Company pension plan Positive work-life balance Excellent career progression opportunities Employee Assistance Program Free parking Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs. Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated. Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies and applicable laws, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity laws. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. The AI note-taking tool does not in any way assess or evaluate a candidate in relation to the hiring process and is simply an administrative tool used by Magellan. Magellan retains the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceeds through the initial screening process. If the applicant has questions or concerns about Magellan Aerospace’s AI note-taking tool, or wishes to opt out of its use, the applicant should notify Magellan Aerospace directly at any time during the recruitment or screening process

What you’ll do

The Director of Compliance oversees corporate-wide management systems for Quality, EHS, Export Compliance, and Continuous Improvement. They are responsible for maintaining policies, verifying compliance across all sites, and leading multi-site projects to drive operational excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Engineering or a business-related field and possess over 10 years of project leadership experience, preferably in aerospace. Proficiency in management systems like AS9100 and ISO standards is essential, along with strong communication and team-building skills.

Benefits

• Company paid benefits • Company pension plan • Work-life balance • Career progression opportunities • Employee assistance program • Free parking

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality management
• EHS management
• Continuous improvement
• Export compliance
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Team leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Risk management
• Operational excellence
• Regulatory compliance
• Business acumen
• Communication
• Conflict management
• Problem solving
• Negotiation
• Import/Export Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Requirements
• Industry Standards
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards
• Auditing
• ISO 9000 Series
• Business Acumen
• Business Communication
• Management
• Decision Making
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Conflict Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Operating Systems
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sales
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• ISO 14000 Series
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• New Product Development
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Project Management Professional Certification

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