Quality Manager

The Quality Manager oversees the quality department in its entirety.  The Quality Manager leads all customer compliance and product quality requirement activities; is responsible for maintaining the company’s AS9100 Quality Management System; and directs all quality activities related to processes, procedures and policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Quality Manager oversees the quality department in its entirety.  The Quality Manager leads all customer compliance and product quality requirement activities; is responsible for maintaining the company’s AS9100 Quality Management System; and directs all quality activities related to processes, procedures and policies.

• Plans, coordinates, and directs a department responsible for quality control programs designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.


• Identify, analyze, and develop improvements in throughput, productivity, quality, client relationships, and customer service.

• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution and reporting of quality improvement projects with a focus on overall process improvements, scrap reduction and supplier quality improvement.

• Directly supervises quality team members. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, development, and evaluation of the department.


• Responsible for evaluation and resolution of customer/supplier quality issues.


• Develop and implement the Quality Management System to support the growth of the Company.


• Manage annual AS9100 certification surveillance or recertification audits.


• Continuous reporting of the status of the Quality System to proactively address the organizations Quality needs.


• Prepare and support customer QMS audits and Quality readiness reviews.

• Perform root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for internal and customer non-conformances.


• Analyze quality performance utilizing using statistical and analytical tools and methods data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary.


• Assist disposition process by conducting failure analysis and suggest corrective actions as Material Review Board member.

• Lead the AS9102 First Article Inspection planning process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in a business-related field.


• 7-10 years’ experience in quality assurance and 1-2 years management experience.


• Extensive knowledge and training in ISO/AS.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.


• Read/Interpret requirements from Engineering drawings, Engineering change notices or established operating procedures


• Minimum of 5 years in Aerospace Manufacturing environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:

• AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality/Business Management System.


• Six Sigma/Lean experience


• ERP/MRP system experience


• Experience with PC skills – Microsoft Office suite

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the suppliers.


• Able to build morale and group commitments to achieve goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.