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TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $112,000 - based on skill level and experience

The Quality Team Lead is responsible to meet and exceed safety, quality, production, and delivery metrics in a production environment. The incumbent will directly supervise 5+ quality employees working the in union manufacturing environment. The Leader will schedule shift production work and hold the staff accountable for meeting production deliverables while maintaining 100% product quality and ensuring a safe working environment.

This Leader will also manage the calibration service provider located on site.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic multitasking team player with solid experience with aerospace assembly and test practices, small volume mixed model production, machining components, contract bargaining agreement personnel management, lean manufacturing, process flow optimization, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Hire, interview, train, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work.
• Address employee issues, takes appropriate action, rewarding and disciplining employees in accordance with Company policy.
• Supervise the union employees in the calibration area. Planning, organizing and monitoring calibration assignments. Coordinate the following:
  Training of technical staff, work flow / priority management, monitor employee performance and attendance. Additional responsibilities would be supervising the Inspectors across the business as required to support the Quality Team
• Ensure QMS, ISO 10012 and AS9100 compliance are maintained
• Manage outside calibration suppliers with respect to costs, quality and delivery requirements
• Manage the calibration database and adherence to the specifications and requirements for the industry standards
• Troubleshoot, and resolve problems, analyze workload, establish calibration time estimates, and create production schedules that meet internal and external needs and demands.
• Interface with engineering for technical resolutions…