Director or Quality Assurance (Bloomington, MN) - Consolidated Precision Products

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining processes and practices within the quality management system that help the organization achieve the highest quality standards possible and minimize product defects. This role also integrates all quality connected functions into a Quality System, designed to assist manufacturing operations in providing quality products that fulfill customer needs at a minimum cost. You will develop, communicate and coordinate the execution of all Company quality programs along with providing leadership to the Quality Assurance department

Who are we?

This is a great opportunity to join a growth-oriented company within the aerospace industry that has been in business for over 100 years! We specialize in manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and engines.

What will you do?

• Establish, implementand maintainprocesses and practices within the quality management system that help the organization ensure that the processes are delivering their intended outputs
• Report on the performance of the quality management system and opportunities for improvement to top management
• Promote the organization to be customer focused
• Ensure that the integrity of the quality management system is maintained when changes to the quality management system are planned and implemented
• Develop and manage implementation of all policies, procedures and practices to ensure organizational compliance with all internal and external (customer and government) quality requirements and specifications
• Responsible for ensuring that the organization is aware of and conforms to AS 9100, ISO, Nadcap, and customer requirements
• Ensure that appropriate employees obtain the required training and certification in all applicable quality assurance programs
• Work directly with key customers when quality issues arise and as audits or certifications are required
• Provide leadership for the Quality Assurance department
• Report the performance of the quality management system, including any need for improvement, to the Executive team

What can you bring to the table?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field required
• 8+ years previous experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role required for this position, previous aerospace experience strongly preferred
• Six Sigma Black belt, ASQ, Lean Six Sigma certifications strongly preferred
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization & with outside customers
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work with others through complex situations
• Working knowledge of ISO/AS9100/Nadcap and customer requirements

What do we have to offer?

• $150-180K Salary based on years of experience and educational background
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Positive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Educational Assistance
• 401K with match
• PTO
• 9 paid holidays

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

This is a management position
This is a full time position