Quality Systems Manager

Ensure fidelity of Quality systems tools, Supplier Quality interaction, reporting, techniques, inspection equipment and processes as appropriate. Act as a primary organizational contact for Quality Leading Indicators (QLI) execution and ensure appropriate actions are deployed to ensure success of the program. Lead, mentor and direct work for 5-7 direct reports. Coordinate, direct and prioritize Supplier Quality, Quality calibration, audits, and special processes activities to ensure that leading priorities are focused on key objectives of Quality, compliance, cost, and delivery. Lead Quality team to ensure continuous improvement activity is at the forefront. Identify the training/mentoring/development needs of the team and ensure those needs are addressed. Develop, set and achieve goals associated with the Quality Systems team that are aligned with the Quality Department and Beltsville Plant. Communicate Quality Systems issues to front line leaders site personnel and assist them in root cause and sustainable corrective action. Ensure organizational readiness for customer and other third party assessments related to the product or process. Host Customer and Third Party Auditors as needed. Coordinate Supplier Quality activities both interdivisional and within supplier QMS. Respond to notifications from customer portals, relating to Beltsville products, to ensure actions are being completed and customer requirements are being met or exceeded. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of three (3) years quality experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Minimum of two (2) years experience managing direct reports or leading teams. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future. This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beltsville, MD will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. Master's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of five (5) years experience in an Aerospace quality manufacturing role. Minimum of five (5) years experience working in a quality systems function. Minimum of three (3) years experience managing direct reports. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. ASQ CQE or CMQOE. Quality System Knowledge (e.g. AS9100, ISO 9001, TS16949). Significant proficiency in MS Office software and Quality software. Opportunity to gain exposure to and work with many cross functional teams. LI-CB3 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.