What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Cadence Aerospace - Astro Spar Arden?
Position Description:GENERAL SUMMARY :
The Quality Assurance Mgr. will be accountable for the entire quality function. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within the functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
OUTCOMES WHEN JOB IS DONE WELL:
Third party AS 9100 certification is maintained with a minimal amount of findings
Significant customer quality issues are successfully resolved in a timely manner
Internal quality issues are handled in a proactive, interactive and professional manner
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensure the reputation and integrity of the company by meeting all customer, regulatory authority, and third party assessor requirements
Responsible for implementing quality compliance, assurance, control and improvement initiatives
Manages & works closely with the Quality Team to support the resolution of customer quality issues
Works with the Quality Team & Supply Chain leadership to drive improvements in supplier quality performance
Works directly with suppliers to improve supplier quality performance
Monitors site dashboard performance trends to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement.
Establish and implement metrics for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable sound quality decisions - product, supplier, customer, regulatory and systems quality
Ensures the site is properly prepared for internal, customer and/or third party, regulatory audits and ensures audits are properly managed
Supports contract reviews for site's new contract awards, customer and supplier LTA's
Provide necessary training to improve Quality Assurance Maturity across the business
Oversees the root cause and corrective action process to drive effective process & quality improvements
Achieve company goals through managing and mentoring of the QA / QC team.
Maintain ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certification via responsible of the internal and external auditing process.
Develop policies to support Quality Improvement Plans
Seek, share and institutionalize best practices
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Business Management System Quality Representative
Internal quality issue resolution
Customer quality issue resolution
Supplier quality issue resolution
Business Management System oversight
Conduct internal Business Management System audits
Quality Manual ownership
3rd party certification audit focal
Customer Quality liaison
Customer audit focal
Hardware qualification / conformity
Supplier Quality liaison
Hardware qualification / conformity
Supplier qualification / approval
Supplier audits
Regulatory Agency Quality Liaison
Agency audit focal
Hardware qualification / conformity
Site Calibration Management
Develop, implement and manage site system
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in technical, engineering or business highly preferred or commensurate experience and training.
Minimum 7 years' experience in aerospace industry in a quality assurance manager role.
Extensive knowledge of Lean, Six-Sigma, and other continuous improvement theories and tools.
Experience with internal and external quality audits.
Experience developing and maintaining quality procedures and policies.
AS9100 certification compliance management.
Knowledge of CNC machining process helpful, but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Additional leadership experience in lean manufacturing, product engineering, and manufacturing quality
Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
Ability to motivate others and achieve results
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Statistically literate and familiar with Six Sigma quality concepts and tools
Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
Customer - focused in defining quality and establishing priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to deliver effective presentations and educate at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in math and blueprint reading
Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English
The Quality Assurance Mgr. will be accountable for the entire quality function. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within the functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
OUTCOMES WHEN JOB IS DONE WELL:
Third party AS 9100 certification is maintained with a minimal amount of findings
Significant customer quality issues are successfully resolved in a timely manner
Internal quality issues are handled in a proactive, interactive and professional manner
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensure the reputation and integrity of the company by meeting all customer, regulatory authority, and third party assessor requirements
Responsible for implementing quality compliance, assurance, control and improvement initiatives
Manages & works closely with the Quality Team to support the resolution of customer quality issues
Works with the Quality Team & Supply Chain leadership to drive improvements in supplier quality performance
Works directly with suppliers to improve supplier quality performance
Monitors site dashboard performance trends to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement.
Establish and implement metrics for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable sound quality decisions - product, supplier, customer, regulatory and systems quality
Ensures the site is properly prepared for internal, customer and/or third party, regulatory audits and ensures audits are properly managed
Supports contract reviews for site's new contract awards, customer and supplier LTA's
Provide necessary training to improve Quality Assurance Maturity across the business
Oversees the root cause and corrective action process to drive effective process & quality improvements
Achieve company goals through managing and mentoring of the QA / QC team.
Maintain ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certification via responsible of the internal and external auditing process.
Develop policies to support Quality Improvement Plans
Seek, share and institutionalize best practices
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Business Management System Quality Representative
Internal quality issue resolution
Customer quality issue resolution
Supplier quality issue resolution
Business Management System oversight
Conduct internal Business Management System audits
Quality Manual ownership
3rd party certification audit focal
Customer Quality liaison
Customer audit focal
Hardware qualification / conformity
Supplier Quality liaison
Hardware qualification / conformity
Supplier qualification / approval
Supplier audits
Regulatory Agency Quality Liaison
Agency audit focal
Hardware qualification / conformity
Site Calibration Management
Develop, implement and manage site system
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in technical, engineering or business highly preferred or commensurate experience and training.
Minimum 7 years' experience in aerospace industry in a quality assurance manager role.
Extensive knowledge of Lean, Six-Sigma, and other continuous improvement theories and tools.
Experience with internal and external quality audits.
Experience developing and maintaining quality procedures and policies.
AS9100 certification compliance management.
Knowledge of CNC machining process helpful, but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Additional leadership experience in lean manufacturing, product engineering, and manufacturing quality
Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
Ability to motivate others and achieve results
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Statistically literate and familiar with Six Sigma quality concepts and tools
Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
Customer - focused in defining quality and establishing priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to deliver effective presentations and educate at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in math and blueprint reading
Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English
Salary : $114,000 - $144,000
Quality Manager
Upwing Energy -
Cerritos, CA
Assistant Community Manager - PSH/LIHTC - Clara Vista/Aurora Vista
Quality Management Group -
Stanton, CA
Quality Assurance Manager
Pulmuone Foods USA Inc. -
Fullerton, CA