Quality Manager Job Mesa area,Arizona USA,Quality Assurance

The Quality Manager is a steward for the site business systems and provides leadership for the Quality Engineering and Inspection functions. 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 ISO
9001 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.

Adept at interfacing and working 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

Qualifications/Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering or related field, or minimum 5 years of experience in Quality
Minimum 5 years leadership experience
Working knowledge of AS 9100, 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
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability & Veteran

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.