Quality Manager

Job Description

Confidential client is a premier provider of small to medium-sized complex forgings for the aerospace, military & defense, and high-tech automotive world.

Their recently renovated and re-capitalized facility is poised for significant growth in the coming year.

Objective

The Quality Managers responsibilities include designing quality standards, inspecting

materials, equipment, methods, and products, developing quality control systems, and

determining corrective actions. You will also work with associates, customers, suppliers,

supervisors, managers, and directors to implement quality measures. The successful Quality

Manager candidate should be capable of ensuring processes and products meet established

quality standards. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising a staff of Inspectors, Technicians, and QA Engineers

Providing leadership, training, and expert guidance of the Quality Management System

Serving as advisor and mentor to Quality Department team members

Coordinating quality support to production Suppliers, including resolution of process problems

Compiling and report business metrics - analyze data to identify trends of non- conformances

Performing and following-up internal and external quality system audits

Leading and communicating quality initiatives within the organization

Evaluating procedures and processes to determine compliance with applicable requirements

Assisting in the continuous improvement system

RCCA, TPM, QCPC, MFA, standard work, process certification, etc.

Traveling up to 10%

Working on these initiatives directly and via direct reports, the Quality Manager

will:

Develop and implement quality standards as required for the company

Create, implement and train others in quality control systems and concepts

Design experiments, monitor and diagnose quality-related issues

Collaborate with operations to develop and implement controls and improvements

Ensure workflows, processes, and products comply with quality regulations

Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues

Develop corrective actions, solutions, and improvements

Maintain QA Inspection and QA Release Work Queues to ensure on-time shipments

Preferred Qualifications include:

Ability to meet commitments, balance, and resolve conflicting priorities

High energy, dynamic individual who strives for continuous improvement

Excellent judgment and professional maturity

Ability to create positive relationships and craft clear communications

Highly motivated and a self-starter

Strong desire to succeed and pursue continued growth and developmental opportunities

Results-focused work ethic to resolve issues promptly

Knowledge of AS9100 Standards

Able to work well in a team environment and across various departmental functions

Highly skilled communicator - ability to maintain productive relationships in complex situations

Analytical, problem solving, and project management skills

Proficiency in M.S. Office applications to include M.S. Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel

Quality Manager Requirements:

B.S. Degree in quality, materials science, or metallurgical engineering

Aerospace Quality Assurance experience is considered a PLUS

Minimum seven years experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role

ASQC Certification is regarded as a PLUS

Experience with popular ERP systems

Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft. Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Experience in 6S, Kaizen, Process & Value Stream Mapping

Experience operating in an AS9100 & ISO9001 environment considered a PLUS