Manager, Quality Control

Job Description - Manager, Quality Control (18951)

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Manager, Quality Control - 18951

SUMMARY Develop and maintain a system to assure that all products supplied to program (civil and defense) customers meet customer requirements and AAR specifications to achieve superior quality.

• Assist Director, Programs and Inventory services in determining need for Quality Organization and Processes to support potential new programs as part of customer proposal process.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of quality organization and processes at new program sites.
• Assists in the implementation of the quality program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products.
• Document, review and update standards and procedures for each program site.
• Meets with customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required.
• Prepares for and represents the company during all ISO 9000, U.S. Government, defense department, and customer quality audits.
• Prepares all necessary reports as required by customers and staff personnel.
• Suggests alternative methods and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing market opportunities.
• Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
• Ensure that all incoming transfers and RMR's are processed properly.
• Lead and direct the QC staff on site to increase productivity and quality of work.
• Administer effective training and on the job training of Quality Control inspector.
• Acts as back-up for Wood Dale Quality Control Manager.
• 30%-50% Travel Required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Commitment to company values and ethics

Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately

Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy

Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared

Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities

Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. PC Literate…