Quality Manager

• ◆Manages the Quality department:
• ◆Supervise and appraise performance for all Quality Assurance personnel; hire, train and develop all reporting employees. Lead quality department to improve process and product quality, reduce scrap, increase customer satisfaction, and algin with all internal and external governance.
• ◆Interprets pertinent customer, corporate and division quality standards for plant personnel; develops and maintains site procedures and processes in support of division Quality Assurance Manual. Leads and promotes the quality culture across the organization.
• ◆Implements/maintains procedures for inspection, disposition and record retention for incoming raw materials and components, reviews quality issues with suppliers and provides supplier surveillance assistance as needed.
• ◆Proactively involved in corrective action and problem-solving strategies. Actively pursues and identifies root cause of non-conformance, is responsible for measurement of non-conformance costs and secures and maintains data collection and statistical systems to aid in process control, root cause problem identification. Coordinates regular management meetings to review corrective action and quality systems. Publishes regular reports and identified trends.
• ◆Interfaces with Customers, Engineering and Operations to identify requirements, plan for product realization and support continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and systems.
• ◆Direct the quality teams in evaluating quality of products to meet the customer’s quality and on-time delivery requirements.
• ◆Develop and implement quality control methods for all manufactured products. Conduct investigation to establish inspection and calibration procedures and performance of these tasks.
• ◆Review Engineering packages to ensure appropriate inspection methodology.
• ◆Ensures that Gage calibration system is effective and complies with company operating procedures. Maintains a system for calibrating all key inspection, gaging and process instruments and works with vendors to improve inspection techniques and equipment.
• ◆Responsible for ensuring compliance with Nadcap, AS9100, and Industry regulatory requirements. Coordinate and conduct customer and accreditation audits. Enhance and implement the internal audit system and associated corrective actions. Leads training efforts for site employees with regard to total preventive quality.
• ◆Develop effective relationships with all levels of staff and functional groups. Possess an ability to influence outcomes, with higher-order communication, change management, and influencing skills.
• ◆Be a skilled people manager and developer that deeply understands the importance of challenging, motivating, and developing high-performance teams. Enjoy and have experience in coaching and mentoring others to achieve success in fluid, project/team-based environments.
• ◆Complete job related task as assigned.

Managerial

• ◆Carries out managerial

in accordance with the organization's policies, applicable laws, and HR initiatives.

include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; participating in business development.

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, or related field
• ✓7+ years of professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• ✓3+ years of leading a team of direct reports overseeing quality systems
• ✓Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• ✓Advanced Degree in quality management, quality systems, mechanical engineering or related field
• ✓Experience with aerospace, fastening, or precision manufacturing processes preferred.
• ✓Preferred ASQ Certifications: CQE, CQM, CRE or CSSBB
• ✓Working knowledge on NADCAP

and audit

• ✓Knowledge of Aerospace product/process specification

(AMS, ASTM, etc.)

• ✓Experience in product and process failure analysis and an understanding of quality principles (SPC, TQM, MRB etc.)