What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Oshkosh AeroTech?
About Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company
Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring product and supplier quality, and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 compliance. This role serves as the site's quality leader, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure customers receive high-quality products.
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
$103,300.00 - $177,700.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring product and supplier quality, and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 compliance. This role serves as the site's quality leader, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure customers receive high-quality products.
- Candidates should clearly demonstrate experience on their resume leading an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, including ownership of external certification audits and internal audit programs. Experience working within an ISO-certified environment alone is not sufficient for this role.
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Manage and continuously improve the site's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
- Serve as the management representative and primary point of contact for internal and external ISO certification audits.
- Plan, execute, and continuously improve the internal audit program to maintain audit readiness.
- Maintain QMS documentation and administer the QMS SharePoint site.
- Manage and improve all aspects of the supplier quality program in partnership with Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPSC).
- Support supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, Material Review Requests (MRRs), and Supplier Rework Cost Recovery (SRCR).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing quality issues, coordinating cross-functional teams to implement containment, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Oversee product inspection and testing throughout the manufacturing process.
- Champion a Zero Defects culture and establish annual quality performance metrics.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Participate daily in Gemba and SQDC activities.
- Actively support all company safety initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Quality, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related field.
- Seven (7) or more years of experience.
- One (1) or more years of management experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, including external certification audits.
- Experience developing and executing internal audit programs.
- Experience in mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing; high mix, low volume manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to obtain a passport and travel internationally.
- Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
- Master's degree.
- ASQ Certification (CQE, CRE, or CSQP).
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Six Sigma certification.
- AWS training and/or certification.
- Expert knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
$103,300.00 - $177,700.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Salary : $103,300 - $177,700