Exciting Quality Manager opportunity up to $125,000.00 Bonus Benefits

Status: Status: CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING, APPLY ASAP IF INTERESTED

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Manager (QM) will be responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and guidance of the quality assurance teams they manage. The QM leads the development, articulation, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality projects, policies, and compliance programs. Performs as a champion for building a “culture of quality” across the organization. The QM will research, analyze, and audit processes and procedures and manage the development and training of all product-specific workflows, remove waste and low-value activities, and recommend solutions. Guided by formal Lean Six Sigma methodologies, the QM will take the lead in implementing changes, acting as a leader and mentor for their team.

Preferable Experience:

• Aerospace manufacturing industry experience
• Exceptional Customer Interfacing Skills (will provide specifics upon interview)
• Six Sigma Black Belt or similar training
• Prior experience with self-release (DSQR, SARA, DQCR, etc.)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coach and develop both direct and, as appropriate, indirect reports through ongoing, example-based performance feedback, annual performance reviews, and the provision of training and development opportunities. Ensure that performance issues are managed in a consistent and timely manner
• Identify and drive continuous improvement of quality procedures and compliance projects for product-specific finished goods
• Manage clear communication with the customer regarding quality-related items as needed, while coaching their direct team to do the same
• Review Purchase Order requirements using internal systems and manage flow down
• Understand all customer specifications and blue print requirements and their incorporation into the operation instructions
• Engage in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) using specified methods; FAI, FMEA, PFD, MSA, Process Capability, Control Plan, Run @ Rate, 8D, etc.
• Work with internal and external customers to identify and resolve manufacturing and quality issues related to methods, processes, tooling, equipment and process design.
• Analyze existing processes and find opportunities for improvement using various methods for root cause analysis and change implementation such as FMEA, DMAIC, PDCA, etc.
• Manage required training program for core teams using a Skills Matrix type system ensuring continuous improvement of core competencies, and making sure that learning resources are available
• Assist with leveraging findings across the company
• Assist in the development of procedures and work instructions from a quality perspective
• Manage Customer Approvals for sampling programs
• Drive product-specific quality analytics and reporting on the progress and performance of operational metrics to guide continuous improvement projects and initiatives
• Support overall QMS via an internal audit system ensuring conformance to the requirements of AS9100 and other quality standards
• Serve as the interface and content expert for customer audits with applicable entities and internal departments
• Review of audits and findings including review and approval of customer corrective action requests
• Manage vendor quality including issuing corrective actions when the vendor is not meeting the quality expectations or quality flow-down requirements
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

Requirements:

• Must meet one of the combined education experience requirements below:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IO Psychology, or related field, AND 5 years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• 15 years in Quality related role combined with HS diploma/GED
• 3 years of progressive continuous improvement
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Must be organized and committed to meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated aptitude for supervising employees
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, ISO and NADCAP
• Working knowledge of QMS
• Possess a firm understanding of lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques with experience in the application of the same
• Work without direct supervision
• Ability to multi-task prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with a strong commitment to accountability
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office and Minitab
• Must be able to use standard gauges (micrometers, height gauges, calipers, etc.)
• Excellent speaking, listening, and written communication skills in English
• Must be able to travel domestically and internally as necessary without restriction and, upon request before travel, must be able to provide any documentation that may be required by the country of destination Minimal amounts of travel will be required.
• All applicants must meet the ITAR definition of a US Person(s)
• We are a safety-sensitive manufacturer. As such, successful results of pre-employment drug testing will be required.

For consideration, please email your resume as a Microsoft Word document to careers@martins-ig.com Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person