Quality Manager, F35
Quality Manager, F35
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$ 134876 - 168594
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Job Description
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
At GKN Aerospace we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing dedicated to innovation precision and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense!
Job Summary
The Quality Manager is responsible for the functional management of quality engineering and inspection teams. The Quality Manager directly oversees a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors and reports directly to the Quality Director.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Manager to join our team at GKN Aerospace a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing company in Garden Grove CA. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with industry standards customer requirements and regulatory guidelines while driving continuous improvement across all quality processes. This exciting opportunity is directly in support of a major multi-year expansion and industrialization project providing the candidate with the unique opportunity to build implement and subsequently sustain critical quality management programs and protocols.
Job Responsibilities
- Build and lead a highly engaged team of quality engineers inspectors and technicians; ensure they have what they need to be successful; and keep them safe in order to deliver the highest quality aerospace transparencies on time to our customers.
- Create and sustain a culture aligned with our Great Place to Work values by role-modeling behaviors motivating and recognizing team contributions.
- Lead teams to understand and achieve safety quality delivery and productivity targets.
- Execute Daily Management and Standardized Work through Leader Standard Work.
- Be open and honest in performance appraisals supporting and coaching individuals to close performance gaps.
- Support the improvement and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 ISO 9001 and other applicable standards.
- Oversee internal and external audits including customer and regulatory audits (e.g. FAA DoD).
- Develop and monitor quality metrics and KPIs to drive performance improvements.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
- Collaborate with engineering production and supply chain teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications drawings and contractual requirements.
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement using Six Sigma Lean and other methodologies.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Quality Mechanical Chemical and/or Systems Engineering or similar required
- 5 years of quality manufacturing experience
- 2 years of management supervisory or leadership professional experience
- Must be U.S. Person in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations
- Excellent communications skills and ability to organize and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
- Aerospace or aircraft parts manufacturing industry experience
- Structured problem solving tools (PFMEA DOE 5-why etc.).
- Knowledge of AS9100 Rev D
- Skills with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel Word PowerPoint);
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace or aircraft parts manufacturing industry experience in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program
- Proficient with product analysis in a model based definition (CATIA V5 UGNX etc.) environment.
- Internal audit training/experience and statistical analysis experience highly preferred.
- Advanced skills with Excel plus Mini tab and Visual Basic preferred
Compensation Data
Compensation Range: $134876.00 - $168594.00 annually
Why Join Us:
- Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense.
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
