Quality Manager

Job Summary

 This is a hands-on role that is responsible for the design, development and implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of company products in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Performs analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical systems, field and clinical data. Further investigates the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend corrective action plans. Leads material review board and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Conducts program quality cost account management and manages supplier corrective actions. Serves as the primary interface to customers and supplier for quality related matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and policies to ensure that products or services meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Monitor and analyze data related to quality control processes, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Lead and manage a team of quality control personnel, providing guidance, coaching, and support as needed.
• Communicate with other teams, departments, and stakeholders to ensure that quality control processes are aligned with business objectives.
• Perform audits of quality control processes, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Manage and maintain quality control documentation, ensuring that all necessary records and reports are accurate and up-to-date.
• Train team members on quality control processes, procedures, and policies, ensuring that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their jobs effectively.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement new products or services, ensuring that quality control processes are integrated into the development process.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to quality control, sharing knowledge and insights with team members and stakeholders.
• Review new contracts to determine the quality assurance requirements and flow down requirements to the appropriate departments or personnel within the division. Develop plans and methods for assigned programs to assure adherence to all contractual quality requirements and Division policies and procedures.
• Prepare      progress or status reports as required. Confer with Program Managers on progress, cause and corrective action, risk mitigation plans and support cost reduction programs. Schedule and control the completion of program specific quality assurance tasks, follow up quality assurance action items and assure all quality contract requirements are met. 
• Coordinate and lead the resolution of non-conformances, including MRB, root cause analysis, developing and implementing corrective actions and verifying effectiveness of corrective actions taken for assigned programs.
• Participate in DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s, and e3 improvement events as required.
• Oversee quality team is involved in Engineering design reviews, review engineering drawings for conformance to quality requirements and sign off on approved drawings. Verify test requirements and assist Engineering in the development of test procedures and the design of test equipment. Assist in resolving inspection, test method and test equipment non-compliance. Review and approve test methods and procedures submitted by vendors (as applicable).
• Assign PO Quality clauses for piece parts, assemblies and electrical components and assist purchasing and subcontracts in vetting new suppliers.
• Perform on site surveillance and audits of major suppliers and source inspect major components and subsystems. Perform AS9100 audit tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

• U.S.  Citizenship required due to government contract requirements
• Proficient in MS Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint.
• Critical thinking, analytical, able to draw conclusions quickly, open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, handle pressure, and adjust plans and priorities to changing needs.
• Experience with general hand-held measurement tools and G&D tolerancing
• Proficient with root cause analysis and 8D RCCA
• QMS and ISO Audit Preparation experience
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve business objectives.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to work additional hours, evenings and / or weekends, to meet customer commitments.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years’+ of relevant experience
• 8+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations of electronic and optical assemblies.
• 8+ years’ experience in a DoD manufacturing environment
• 10+ years’ experience in 5-S, Lean Six Sigma work environments
• 5+ years’ experience managing a quality department and leading / directing team members

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.