DIRECTOR OF QUALITY CONTROL

Overview:

Century Fasteners Corporation, established in 1955, is an international master distributor of fasteners and non-fastener products, including military, aerospace, commercial, and electronic components, representing premier manufacturers in the industry. We have multiple locations throughout the United States with our corporate headquarters located in Elmhurst, NY. Concentrating our priority on customer service, we have obtained a stellar reputation within the industry. That reputation is built by our greatest asset…our employees. Due to our continued growth and success, we are currently seeking a Director of Quality Control to join our team. 

Position Overview: 

Director of Quality Control is responsible for planning, developing, and directing quality assurance policies, programs, and initiatives. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires knowledge of company, industry, and governmental regulations affecting product quality.
• Directs process and product testing to ensure materials, parts, and products comply with established quality standards and government regulations.
• Establishes quality and reliability standards by studying product and customer requirements with other members of management. 
• Establishes raw material standards by studying manufacturing and engineering requirements; conferring and negotiating with suppliers; devising testing methods and procedures.
• Establishes in-process product inspection standards by studying manufacturing methods; devising testing methods and procedures.
• Establishes standards for the disposition of finished product by devising evaluation tests, methods, and procedures.
• Establishes rework standards by devising inspection and physical testing methods and procedures.
• Establishes product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• Maintains product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures and government requirements; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs and manufacturing and training methods.
• Prepares product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Completes quality assurance operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains quality assurance staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains quality assurance staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements:

• Experience in Aerospace parts distribution preferred
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, and AS9120 specifications
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems
• Ten years’ experience in quality
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience

EOE Disability/Veteran

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.