Quality Assurance Manager

Design West Technologies Inc. of Tustin, CA has an immediate need for a full-time Quality Assurance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving continuous improvements in our processes and products, aligning them with our overall quality objectives. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and 401(k). If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

Founded in 1994, DWT is a nontraditional defense contractor with the expertise and technical capabilities to design new systems or develop and implement enhancements to existing products through comprehensive testing and analysis. Vertically integrated from R&D to final assembly and testing, we offer a unique combination of electrical, chemical, and mechanical product development for weapons and CBRN systems with CNC machining, injection molding, robotic welding, assembly, design, testing, and engineering capabilities.

DWT is a dynamic and innovative company committed to delivering cutting‑edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry. Our team is driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology.

• Lead the quality function and secure excellence in internal processes and organizational capability
• Maintain company's Quality Management System
• Develop and execute an operational quality plan that aligns with the company's goals and objectives
• Ensure quality and reliability as they are an integral part of our product development programs
• Build and maintain good customer relations to resolve complaints effectively
• Conduct external and internal quality audits
• Promote efficient collaboration and execution with other departments
• Maintain quality team through attracting, hiring, and retaining high quality internal and external talent. Foster the growth and development of team members, enabling them to excel in their roles and reach their full potential

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline preferably engineering to support highly technical program questions and corrective actions.
• 5 years experience in a quality assurance management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GD&T, use of metrology instruments, Measurement System Gage R&R, and root cause analysis required
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-:2015 or AS9100 required
• ASQ, CQE, CCSBB or CQMgr preferred
• Ability to anticipate problems and implement solutions to offset these problems and/or proactively seek assistance from appropriate support groups as problems arise.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

If you feel that you would be right for this position working on, please fill out our quick mobile friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER including Disability/Vets