Designated Quality Representative- Aerospace Industry

Designated Quality Representative – Aerospace Industry

Location:

Bloomington, Minnesota

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Relocation bonus

• Quality assurance:
  Ensure products meet quality standards
• Supplier performance:
  Monitor supplier performance and relationships
• Process improvement:
  Identify and implement process improvements
• Risk management:
  
  Identify and manage risks
• Quality control:
  Conduct inspections and audits
• Communication:
  Act as a liaison between the company and suppliers
• Conduct thorough inspections of assemblies at various stages of production to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by Management
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, and any corrective actions taken; prepare detailed reports on quality metrics and issues.
• Defect Identification:
  Identify and document defects or non-conformities in mold assemblies; collaborate with the production team to implement corrective measures and prevent recurrence.
• Compliance Checks:
  Ensure that all mold assembly processes comply with relevant requirements.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with engineers, production staff, and quality assurance teams to provide feedback on product quality and improvement opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by providing insights and recommendations based on inspection results and quality trends.

• Organizational Skills
• Proficient MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent written, verbal & presentation communication skills
• Knowledge of Lean Management techniques (C.I., 6S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke)
• Ability to gather and employ data to meet operational goals in a metric‑driven environment

• Associate degree in a related field such as business, with 7+ years of relevant experience (Quality, Supplier Quality, Operations, Supply Chain).
• Previous experience in quality inspection, particularly in aerospace manufacturing or mold assembly processes, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with quality control methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as Six Sigma or Lean principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve quality issues effectively.
• SAP and Excel experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Experience as an inspector.
• AS13001 certification – valid for 3 years, offered by SAE.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment – preferably Molding, Aerospace.

• Bachelor degree in a related field such as business, manufacturing, quality and 7+ years of relevant experience (Operations, Quality, Supply Chain).
• Knowledge of supply chain management, operations, production supervising, production planning.
• Exposure to project or production management.
• Exposure to engineering and quality processes.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of LEAN.
• Ability to build positive inter‑company relationships.
• Outstanding communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently without day‑to‑day supervision.

Degree – Supply Chain Management / Logistian / Material Management

$90,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year