Quality Assurance Manager

Mountain Home, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Job ID: : 21585-1

Pay: $70.00/hr - $90.00/hr on W2!

Shift : Mon-Fri 7am-4pm

Location : Mountain home PA

Duration: 18 months Contract

Citizenship : US Citizenship required

Please send me a word copy of your resume and your contact information if you are interested in below mentioned opportunity.

Job Description

As the Quality Assurance Manager for our Collins Aerospace Mountain home PA site youll play a key leadership role in shaping the direction of product quality compliance and operational excellence. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving a culture of accountability precision and continuous improvement. Youll lead a dedicated team of quality professionals guiding them through challenges and change while ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety reliability and performance demanded by the aerospace industry.

In this role youll oversee all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) maintain AS9100 certification and serve as a key liaison between internal teams customers and regulatory agencies. Youll own initiatives that enhance product integrity reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and strengthen our reputation for excellence. If youre motivated by the opportunity to lead teams solve complex problems and influence quality across every stage of production-from concept to customer delivery-this role offers the platform to make a lasting impact within one of Collins most technically advanced sites.

Responsibilities will include:

Leadership and Team Management

Lead coach train and direct the quality organization to foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Provide primary input to hiring firing promotion performance and rewards decisions for quality team.

Guide teams through change fostering collaboration and driving performance excellence in the processing of aerospace components.

Establish effective relationships with internal and external customers and skillfully communicate quality subject matter knowledge as necessary to effectively manage and influence across multiple levels of stakeholders.

Ensure employees are adequately trained and work in a safe and environmentally sound manner; execute business decisions fairly conduct annual performance reviews hold regular toolbox meetings provide two-way communications consistent application of policy/work rules clear consistent communication of organizational goals and objectives.

Quality Management System (QMS) and Regulatory Compliance

Maintain and enhance Quality Management System (QMS) documentation including work instructions quality plans and inspection procedures.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the QMS through internal audits risk assessments and performance metrics.

Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and customers during audits inspections and certifications.

Support internal and external audits as well as customer inspections ensuring organizational readiness and timely closure of any findings

Product Quality Assurance

Manage product compliance and customer satisfaction improvement initiatives.

Ensure program estimates and proposals accurately reflect quality requirements planning and process consistency.

Prepare and present departmental metrics and recovery plans as needed.

Responsible for quality of delivered products and services to our customers management of quality risks and opportunities ownership of the customer escape management process and leadership in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to quality and mission assurance.

Corrective and Preventative Action

Drive effective root cause analysis and ensure the implementation of corrective and preventive actions using CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) problem-solving methodologies; apply CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) Lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality throughput and delivery integrity.

Continuous Improvement

Lead implementation of organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving.

Develop and execute quality improvement plans that ensure on-going reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and escapes.

Education/Experience Needed:

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

Prior AS9100 quality management experience

Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate across departments to align quality initiatives with business goals

Proven experience managing and developing teams with a focus on coaching mentoring and fostering career growth

Experience translating system and contractual requirements to ensure full compliance is flowed down through product assembly and test documentation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in root cause analysis and preventive measures

Experience in generation review and approval of first article inspection reports in accordance with AS9102

Proficient in blueprint reading and application of GD&T

Experience achieving/maintaining NADCAP accreditation for special processes such as brazing heat treat and paint

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams and with regulatory agencies

Experience Reviewing Statement of Work (SOW) Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) Knowledge of Purchase Order Quality Requirements (Q-Notes STAMP)

Experience facilitating cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma lean manufacturing)

Work transfer experience

Title: Quality Assurance Manager Job ID: : 21585-1 Pay: $70.00/hr - $90.00/hr on W2! Shift : Mon-Fri 7am-4pm Location : Mountain home PA Duration: 18 months Contract Citizenship : US Citizenship required Please send me a word copy of your resume and your contact information if you are ...