Quality Manager

Quality Engineer

Key Accountabilities:

• Utilize data driven problem solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, Scrap, First Article Inspection, and Customer Specification flow down.
• Drive a culture of quality at the source whereby all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products
• Manage the activity and personal and professional development of the exempt and non-exempt quality staff
• Facilitate the flow of work and to identify & drive continuous improvement opportunities within the shop floor
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and waste reduction
• Develop & Manage Sub-tiered suppliers qualifications and certifications
• Liaison with FAA and/or other regulatory agencies.
• Liaison/VOC representative to customer base
• Quality Manage is responsible for creating policies, procedures, and work flow that is compliant with AS9100 quality standard
• Lead AS9100 audit activities
• Create and manage document control process
• In partnership with Plant Manager create quality policy, and annual quality objectives to include monthly measurement and counter-measures
• Own and drive periodic quality system management review sessions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical field
• At least seven years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be bi-lingual English/Spanish
• Strong prior experience and proficiency in root cause analysis and formal problem solving techniques
• Good writing/administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, Minitab, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency project management
• Fact based, data driven decision maker
• Proven history of customer satisfaction success both internally & externally
• Working knowledge of engineering part drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Candidate must have experience working with AS9100
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment