Quality Manager

FUNCTION:

The Quality Manager shall maintain control and authority for the following functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Understand adhere and demonstrate to the companys commitment to QUALITY and SAFETY!
• Managing activities related to the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Provides technical direction mentoring training support and performance feedback to staff
• Acts as a primary escalation point for quality issues including nonconformances root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Managing 3rd party audits such as AS9100 and NADCAP (NDT CP SE CT)
• Leads and supports internal customer and third-party liaison and audit assistance and ensures timely correction action closures
• Managing internal audit activities
• Managing activities and personnel related to quality control / laboratory / process control / inspection / planning functions
• Prime contractor specification initial / revision review and implementation of engineering requirements into all facets of the QMS
• Development maintenance and submittal (to customers for approval as required) of frozen planning
• Managing control of nonconforming product and CAR / NCR initiation disposition rework documentation through completion and database maintenance
• Developing QMS level 2 and 3 documents and document changes
• Continuous improvement program implementation / data documentation / projects maintenance / support
• Must have great communication skills with other management team and production employees
• Continual daily shop floor presence providing expertise / coaching / encouragement to all personnel while promoting quality objectives
• Development of various forms / charts / logs / etc.
• Providing technical / process / quality / engineering expertise to employees prime contractors and customers
• Track quality metrics and provides regular status updates to quality and plant leadership
• Ensures compliance with customer flow-down requirements during contract and purchase order reviews
• Planning / certification as needed
• Special projects as needed
• Recommending and developing production process changes
• Interfaces with customers suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding quality issues investigations and improvement plans
• Promotes a positive culture of continuous improvement accountability and compliance throughout the organization

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read analyze and interpret technical specifications customer requirements and regulatory standards
• Ability to effectively communicate quality requirements and status to quality dept. operators management and customers
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide staff
• Professionalism and emotional intelligence to mentor and develop staff at all levels
• Proficient in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS applications (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Preferred a Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technical Field

• 5 years related Quality experience.

• Aerospace Industry experience

• Chemical processing experience preferred

Must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job will require supervision responsibilities of the Quality Dept; QEs Quality Specialists Final Inspectors NDT Inspectors Certification Clerk.

MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of these employee in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee. 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.