Quality​/QMS Manager

Quality/QMS Manager – Life Port

Position Overview: Manages the development and implementation of program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six‑Sigma tools and analysis.

• Maintain and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) that is currently established (AS9100‑D)
• Provide leadership, training, guidance, discipline and timely reviews to those in the department
• Manage the Quality Department KPI and report out to upper management
• Routinely perform internal audits of the system, and work with employees to improve the process; report issues during management meetings
• Oversee quality interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met
• Coordinate supplier quality actions relative to products and services provided, including onsite auditing, troubleshooting and Supplier Gold Program initiatives
• Develop and monitor metrics relative to escapes, delivered quality, scrap, rework and repair and business operation results
• Investigate to determine root cause and implement corrective and preventive action utilizing continuous improvement operating system tools
• Support continuous improvement processes and initiatives for functional areas of responsibility
• Maintain databases and mine information to have real‑time and accurate reports measuring goal accomplishments
• Develop/maintain performance metrics and manage to highest efficiency (e.g., POI Dwell, NC’s, etc.)
• Position may require 10% travel

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and teamwork
• Ability to work independently with high self‑motivation and initiative
• Effective problem‑solving, prioritizing and following through on assignments and projects
• AS9100/ISO
  9001 quality systems experience
• Proven FAA PMA and/or Part 21, 121, 145 Repair Station experience
• Proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, gauges, fixtures, optical comparators and hardness testers
• Experience driving continuous improvement processes such as through Six‑Sigma, Green Belt or higher certifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• BA/BS degree in a related field
• At least six (6) years of leading quality assurance functional responsibilities and leadership experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment. All employees are expected to adhere to company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Export Control>
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.14 is required.

ADA Compliance: The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the ADA and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and may be assigned.

• PTO – Paid Time Off and personal time
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employer‑paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits including:
  Legal Shield, long‑term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital indemnity and voluntary critical illness

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