Divisional Quality Manager, Materials Testing West
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Job Location:
Huntington Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143750 - 172500
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Division Quality Manager for Material Testing West to join its team of quality professionals. This role is an essential member of the management team and responsible for the overall quality performance of multiple locations in our Aerospace 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.
With strong leadership skills your ability to influence and lead colleagues in a dynamic cross-functional matrix environment is essential. You will work closely with the Division Director location Quality Managers and location General Managers to ensure that Element quality policies processes and procedures are effectively implemented. As a quality leader within Element you will be capable of driving a culture of quality assurance and quality improvement in the Division.
You will work with the other Division Quality Managers to share best practice and build a strong quality community so effective interpersonal skills are a key requirement.
Compensation: $143750 - $172500/year Depending on Experience
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 20% including overnight stays within the US.
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.
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
