Position Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Assurance department and managing all activities related to the Quality and Environmental Management Systems. This role ensures compliance with applicable standards, drives continuous improvement, and supports organizational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System and Quality Policy.
• Serve as the primary liaison for ISO-9001, AS9100D, ISO-14001, and ISO-17025 certifications.
• Lead risk management initiatives and report findings to senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop team members; train internal auditors.
• Oversee product inspection and certification processes.
• Perform all managerial responsibilities for the Quality Assurance department.
• Disposition Authority for Non-Conforming products granted by the Director of Quality.

Secondary Responsibilities as Required

• Supervise product inspection and certification process.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree (minimum) in related field
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Membership preferred
• Aerospace industry experience required.
• 8 years of experience in Quality Management System development; 5 years in Environmental Management Systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated success with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and suppliers.
• Demonstrated success as a member/facilitator of cross-functional teams
• Ability to work with people to get to root causes and to encourage better performance
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook
• Proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication skills in writing policies, procedures, work instructions, and reports.
• Familiarity with product design/engineering documents and GD&T.
• ISO-17025 auditor training
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, auditing, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, 5-Why etc.).
• Understanding of individual contribution to product conformity and product safety.
• The importance of ethical behavior.

This job description in not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to be reviewed and changed at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Intra Corporation.  Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be essential in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the employee’s responsibility.

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.