Director of Quality

Based in Hollywood, FL, Sintavia, LLC designs and additively manufactures critical components for the Aerospace, Defense, & Space industry.

We are seeking a career-minded individual for the position of Director of Quality – Additive Manufacturing, preferably someone who is looking for long-term growth and potential. In addition to the job description below, candidates must possess strong customer service skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task at a quick pace. Being a team player is a must!

SUMMARY: Develops, implements, and periodically evaluates a program to ensure the organization’s production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and oversees the quality department and supervisory staff
• Evaluates production operations from a strategic level to ensure that products meet quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements
• Collaborates with management and senior staff across production departments and roles to draft acceptable quality standards
• Develops and implements quality standard testing and evaluation processes
• Facilitates communication among production divisions and management
• Assesses test results and approves recommended changes
• Reviews quality control documentation such as checklists, logs, and reports for effectiveness, accuracy, and relevance
• Conducts random inspections and quality control checks
• Periodically reports status of quality control and operations to executive leadership and, when required, regulatory agencies
• Participates or leads teams to provide quality input for the development, manufacture, procurement, and acceptance of a variety of products related to metal AM products produced within an aerospace additive manufacturing environment
• Experience in implementing and maintaining NADCAP certified inspection
• Develops methods and writes detailed instructions for inspection processes
• Align process documentation with process capabilities
• Analyze and implement customer requirements into existing systems and processes
• Coordinates the design and calibration of product acceptance equipment and the ordering of testers, gages, and equipment to support product acceptance
• Provides technical assistance to inspection areas and additive manufacturing teams.
• Lead the APQP Process for new products and processes
• Participate in design reviews, development, and support of PFMEA / Control Plans
• Develops and monitors quality metrics, levels, and trends
• Collect, evaluate, and develop statistical data and monitor process control
• Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding product discrepancies
• Evaluates opportunities for defect prevention and implements specific and preventative corrective actions
• Develops test procedures and performs evaluation tests, capability studies, quality audits, data reviews, and other engineering evaluations utilizing Six Sigma methodology
• Interacts with customers, suppliers, designers, and others to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues primarily in the advanced manufacturing area
• Provides technical consultation to management and others and leads technical project teams
• Evaluate and report progress of team toward established goals and objectives
• Resolve problems, make process improvements, and respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding quality issues
• Perform compliance and system effectiveness audits to insure adherence to company policies, procedures, and customer requirements
• Resolve internal and external customer complaints in such a manner as to prevent a recurrence
• Train associates in both theory and application of quality tools such as statistics, inspection methods, problem solving, process analysis and improvement
• Programing and operation of CMM, 3D Scanning and various measuring equipment and devices
• Experience in layout inspection
• Generate CMM Inspection Reports - Collect, collate, and report data results in required formats (FAIR, PPAP, ADP, etc.) per AS9102
• Experience in GD&T
• Organize and present data to management for decision making
• Resolve disputes with internal and external customer involving product quality
• Assist in other tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a technical or related field required
• Demonstrated ability to balance department efficiency and service excellence
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at various levels across the company and customers
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task, and detail oriented
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Must be able to learn procedures quickly and be a team player
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor and a polished professional appearance

Background checks will be completed on all candidates considered for hire.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years quality systems experience within manufacturing required
• Easily adapt to new organizations / technical environments
• Project management on small to medium projects

PREFERRED:

• Aerospace experience
• Strong background is Six Sigma
• Experience in NADCAP Implementation
• ASQ Certifications: CQM/OE, CQE, CQA or CQIA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
• technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Work on Specialized equipment

WHY SINTAVIA:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and the tools you will need to be successful, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans after 30 days
• Paid PTO and holiday
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan and matching program

We provide a safe, fun, exciting and collaborative workplace, where growth and advancement opportunities abound.

Sintavia is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.