Divisional Quality Manager
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Divisional Quality Manager
Location: Americas (US Canada Mexico)
Business Unit: Aerospace & Energy
Position Summary
Element is seeking a results-driven Business Unit Quality Manager to lead quality strategy and execution across 20 materials testing labs in the Americas. This role is critical in ensuring product quality testing meets the highest aerospace standards enabling regulatory compliance customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
As part of the business unit (BU) leadership team youll shape and deploy quality programs that support test reliability consistency and lab readiness and drives business growth operational performance customer satisfaction and EBITDA improvement. Youll champion a strong quality culture guiding local quality leaders driving standardization and engaging with aerospace primes auditors and accreditation bodies.
Responsibilities
Ensure consistent execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 AS9100 Nadcap and Nuclear standards.
Lead quality strategy across the BU with a strong focus on product testing performance and compliance.
Drive lab readiness for audits and certifications; liaise with OEMs regulatory bodies and customers.
Guide and develop site-level quality teams; promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Improve key metrics including First Time Right (FTR) and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through data-driven quality initiatives.
Standardize testing processes across labs to reduce risk and enhance data integrity.
Establish and implement applicable measurements / metrics for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable managers/employees to make sound quality decisions.
Use data analytics and quality tools to identify improvement opportunities coach employees in problem-solving and lead teams in effective corrective actions.
Establish collection and analysis systems of statistical data forecast trends propose solutions and drive process improvements.
Collaborate with HR and operational leaders to inspire develop and retain quality talent across the business unit.
Skills / Qualifications
Bachelors degree (or equivalent education/experience) in engineering science or related technical discipline.
7 years of quality management experience in aerospace energy defense or related complex technical environments.
Deep knowledge of quality systems and standards including ISO/IEC 17025 AS9100 and Nadcap.
Proven success in managing multi-site quality functions in a matrix structure.
Strong experience interfacing with aerospace primes accreditation bodies and regulatory agencies.
Skilled in audit management root cause analysis and performance metrics.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to build trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
Willing to travel approximately 35% including overnight stays (US Canada Mexico).
Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- area management
- Employee Evaluation
- Cold Calling
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Territory Management
- Restoration
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
About Company
We Are Element A global provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services for a diverse range of materials and products in sectors where failure in service is not an option. As one of the leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services to many of the world ... View more
