Quality Assurance Manager- Aviation Manufacturing

S UMMARY:  The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the operation of the assigned area of the Quality Assurance department. This position plans, develops and directs quality assurance operations and programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manages departmental resources to ensure appropriate levels of support are provided.
• Maintains expense and labor expenditures within company budgetary guidelines.
• Implements and manages the internal audit program to ensure adherence to company and customer quality procedures and standards.
• Monitors performance against applicable standards and procedures.
• Oversees the development of processes for improving quality.
• Supervises assigned quality assurance personnel.
• Meets with regulatory, supplier, customer, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required.
• Prepares for and represents the company during all related audits.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Five (5) years supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Prior Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience preferred.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee will also be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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