Provide expertise in Quality Assurance and process improvement tools and methods to support continuous improvement activities. Recommend policies, procedures and standards to leverage best practices and standardized manufacturing processes
Facilitate the investigation and elimination of quality problems and follow-up on corrective actions.
Participate in all aspects of new product introduction.
Participate in the Internal Auditing Program designed to ensure compliance with established standards to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products.
Lead the Quality Planning activity within contract review to ensure the business is able to comply with the customer purchase order requirements.
Facilitate the Specification Management System including regular audits of the system.
Assist in preparation for regulatory audits utilizing required tools.
Develop, implement, and conduct training programs to increase Quality Assurance skills
Assist in the management of the Corrective/Preventative action system (Q-Pulse).
Lead Risk Assessment activities related to equipment, suppliers, customer requirements and processes.
Oversee Calibration program and ensure compliance with established standards, as well as supporting the facilitation of the Quarterly Management Review.
Coordinate and Lead the Material Review Board meetings.
Assist in preparation for regulatory audits utilizing required tools.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality role within a complex manufacturing environment. Aerospace and applicable regulatory authority knowledge/experience desired.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Technology, Quality, or other technical fields.
Experience utilizing problem-solving methods, i.e., 8D, root cause analysis, etc., and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems. Six Sigma and Lean experience, preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems such as AS131000, AS9100, ISO-9001, or any other industry-specific standard or regulation, certification and implementation knowledge a plus.
Knowledge of GD&T and its principles, proficient in blue-print reading.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Project management skills
Ability to analyze data to use in sound decision making.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20%
Preferred Qualifications
Program Quality experience with Prime Engine Suppliers and associated Portals is preferred.
Knowledge of effective new product development and launch system. Strong knowledge of the associated tools used in APQP and PPAP processes such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Key Characteristics, Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, etc.
Lead auditor qualification.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications
Metals manufacturing preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP. Q-Pulse experience a plus.