Manufacturing Quality Manager

Job Description

Summary

The Quality Manager facilities Quality processes and systems for the site. He/she provides leadership for the Quality Engineering and Inspection functions at the Mesa facility. This position works closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales and Program Management to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend/implement solutions that improve product quality. This includes maintaining metrics and indicators to identify trends that adversely affect product quality and business performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises direct reports including the Quality Engineering and Inspection functions.

Coaches and directs the team to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external customers, driving improved customer service.

Supports the management system performance and ensures compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.

Represents the Quality function for new product introduction and program launches (ensuring customer requirements are met, validate processes, develop inspection plans, etc.

Completes and maintains Process FMEAs and Control Plans.

Ensures inspection equipment is calibrated and properly maintained and performed.

Uses a structured methodology to identify improvement opportunities by monitoring key performance metrics.

Owns the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) system and uses this tool to track, address and solve issues.

Drive a “root-cause” company culture with respect to problem solving.

Verifies effectiveness of problem resolution by monitoring production performance after implementation.

Works directly with customer and suppliers for quality audits, source inspections and quality concerns.

Ensures all team members are trained as required.

Interfaces with Customers on quality-related matters.

Develops, implements, and maintains documents and procedures in compliance with industry standards.

Facilitates training systems to ensure proper workforce development and competence.

Participate in Contract Review to help ensure Company compliance to requirements.

Job Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering or related field, or minimum five (5) years of experience in Quality.

Minimum five (5) years leadership experience.

Working knowledge of AS9100, OHSAS 18001 and IPC requirements.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing environment.

Experience utilizing Quality tools including: FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D, Value Stream Map, Process Flow, etc.

Experience using Quality tools and practices.

Excellent problem-solving, statistical and analytical skills.

Excellent computer skills including expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Times Microwave Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/VCompany Description

Times Microwave Systems®, a business unit of Amphenol Corporation, is a pioneering brand of innovative RF and microwave interconnect assemblies, cables, and connectors designs. We have more than 70 years of industry experience in designing and manufacturing high-performance coaxial cables, connectors, assemblies, and custom solutions for ultra-demanding applications including aerospace, avionics and airframe, land mobile radio and public networks, medical, military and defense, industrial, quantum computing, radars, railway, space, test and measurement, wireless infrastructure and 5G, and more.

Full-time