Quality Manager

• Provide support to Program Management, Contracting, or Engineering personnel in the areas of:  integrated program scheduling, configuration management, finance and accounting, contracting, data analyses, database development or manipulation, preparation of technical/program reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test or validation/verification assistance
• Plan/oversee test or project events as assigned by Program Manager or Engineering supervisor, report status and results
• Interface with Quality, Engineering, Management and Manufacturing for the creation of Travelers and Work Instructions
• Plan/oversee test or project events as assigned by the Quality Manager, reports status and results
• Other duties as assigned

Managerial Duties:

• Execute personnel-related activities including:

   Creating realistic and accurate job descriptions for your team

o   Directing employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description

o   Manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere; work to resolve any conflicts

o   Conduct ongoing feedback – both informal and semiannual feedback, counseling for improvement if necessary

o   Advise management as to which employees deserve recognition including but not limited to raises, promotions and awards

o   Manage accuracy of employee timecards

• Ensure employees receive and perform any required training for both position and company needs

• Guide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes
• Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate – goals/changes/updates/news
• Co-ordinate with Director and/or VP on corporate matters
• Other manager duties as assigned 

Education/Training (both required and desired):

• Bachelor’s Degree in management or other relevant discipline required

Experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Experience in working with aerospace specifications and drawings
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing processes with the necessary materials, tooling, and equipment
• Experience in establishing performance metrics for identifying process improvement
• AS9100 Interpretation, application, and auditing experience
• Experience performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
• Extensive experience with chairing Material Review Board and Corrective Action Board activities
• Experience solving complex problems associated with the quality of products and in Quality Management processes that optimize program execution while driving out risk.
• Experience working with Government customers and DCMA/USAF QAE (Quality Assurance Evaluator) entities
• Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment and Property
• Experience in establishing Performance Metrics and perform the required analysis to identify process improvements
• Experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), both from the Process and Design perspectives

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and use of computer screens
• Frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements using a keyboard, mouse, and handwriting
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources