Quality Engineering Manager

AT3 Professional Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager in West Caldwell, NJ .

Located in the tight‑knit, family‑first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our client’s West Caldwell facility supplies industry‑leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications.

The Quality Manger is responsible for establishing, implementing and directing quality assurance efforts to ensure components and other materials in finished goods and products conform to quality standards based on the requirements and expectations of the organization and customer.

• Management, training and mentoring of all Quality Department employees at site level
• Manage budget, costs and expenditures within the Quality function and applicable functional support requirement.
• Responsible for investigation of and formal response to all customer complaints(SCARS)
• Responsible for failure analysis & corrective action reporting system(FRACAS)
• Participate in internal and external quality audits
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

• Experience:
  
  5+ years Quality assurance experience in the defense, space electronics or high end aerospace industry in either a management role or senior quality engineering position;
  Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Knowledge:
  Expert knowledge of Quality Management Systems as well as Process Improvement and Control Techniques;
  Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing best practices, process control (SPC, Six Sigma), logistics processes (inventory management), engineering management (project management) and safety management
• Skills/Abilities: 2+ years leadership experience required. Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills;
  Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills;
  Ability to manage through influence;
  Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of urgency
• Education/Certification:
  
  B.S. degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related field

• Certified ISO/AS lead assessor credentials

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Travel up to 10% may be required

Salary range: $130,000 - $162,000. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance‑based bonus programs.