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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Oversee calibration (electrical and mechanical) program - Metrology to be done by company or by Local Suppliers
• Develop and implement quality related procedures and instructions.
• Develop, implement and monitor quality standards for new and existing products, collaborating with R&D, Product Engineering and Operations to ensure alignment with customer expectations and manufacturing process capabilities.
• Manage the systematic corrective and preventive actions (CAR) process - initiate, review & oversee adequacy of root cause analysis, corrections, corrective actions, preventative actions and effectiveness.
• Participate in compliance audits, customer audits, and vendor audits; conduct internal audits of the Quality Management System.
• Complete Quality related customer surveys/inquiries.
• Generate or assist in the generation of conformance certifications.
• Complete First Article Inspections.
• Assist in the vendor qualification and evaluation program; audit and collaborate with critical suppliers to development and maintain raw material specifications, material traceability and ongoing compliance standards.
• Participate and/or lead in disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Develop, maintain and report internal quality metrics (KPIs) and trend analyses to management such as but not limited to: CAR, Customer Complaints and Non-conforming Material.
• When necessary, work with cross-functional teams to assist in the development of engineering studies and validation protocols.
• Work with manufacturing personnel to ensure on-going compliance with quality system regulations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to assist in Risk Management activities and the compilation of Risk Management reports.
• Work on continuous improvement projects to identify root causes and reduce scrap utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Must maintain exceedingly collaborative and effective interaction with Production and Engineering teams to proactively advance QMS as required to support world class manufacturing operations.
• Must work in partnership with Methods Engineering and R&D teams to establish quality plans including the identification of measurement tools and gages and creation of operator training programs for new product introductions.
• Train new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
• Utilizes and creates documents..
• Exemplifies core values of integrity, commitment, innovative thinking, customer service, and teamwork.
TOPGRADING BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Analysis Skills
• Creativity
• Judgment/Decision Making
• Pragmatism
• Resourcefulness/Initiative
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This job operates in an office and a manufacturing (plant) setting and requires regular walking and moving about the facility with use of PPE (safety glasses). May be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust and odors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• BS degree in a technical/professional discipline with at least 5 years' experience in the quality and manufacturing fields or Associates degree with 8 years' experience in the quality and manufacturing fields.
• Working knowledge & Internal Quality System experience for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations (AS9100). Certified Auditor preferred.
• Working knowledge of risk management processes and hands-on experience in risk management tools (FMEA, Risk Assessment, etc.).
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap preferred.
• Computer competency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Minitab, Access and databases.
• Desired CQE, CSSBB and/or CQA