Precision Manufacturing Process and Quality Manager

Superior Motion Controls designs, produces and delivers precision components and assemblies for defense and aerospace systems. We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Process and Quality Manager to oversee all aspects of our Quality Program including design and development, precision machining, assembly and test of electromechanical assemblies. This role is responsible for supervising and scheduling internal inspection personnel and interfacing with engineering and production management to ensure all work products (WIP and final components) meet requirements. The Process and Quality Manager will serve as the principal adviser to executive management on elements of the company’s Quality Management System and directly lead the company’s efforts to maintain all required certifications with respect to external standards (ISO9001:2015, AS9100, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

▪      Oversee all aspects of the company’s Quality Program and the Inspection Department.

▪      Supervise and schedule the activities of all company quality inspectors

▪      Recruit and train Quality Inspectors to ensure adequate staffing to meet demand

▪      Achieve and maintain proficiency as a Quality Inspector

▪      Ensure all inspection tools and systems are calibrated on schedule as required and maintain appropriate documentation.

▪      Lead the Company through all required external quality audits (Standards based such as ISO 9001, AS9100 as well as any customer required)

Qualifications

▪   Minimum 10 years experience in quality control, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity; preferably in a precision machining/manufacturing environment

▪    Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T

▪    Strong skills in coaching and developing inspectors with a range of experience levels

▪    Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, ERP systems, and performance metrics

▪    Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills across departments