Quality Assurance Manager - Skookum

Quality Assurance Manager Location: Kent, Washington Type: Exempt Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift Compensation: $68,000 - $110,000 Annual Salary, Dependent on experience Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Elective 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match after 90-days of employment Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees Skookum Manufacturing is dedicated to serving the aerospace industry and has a long history of quality and excellent customer service. In 2023 the company is actively working to broaden the variety of products and components both developed and manufactured within its bounds. Skookum is seeking a reliable and motivated Quality Assurance Manager with a professional attitude. The Quality Assurance Manager will focus on creating and maintaining quality systems, policies, procedures, control process sampling systems, statistical techniques that meet or exceed Skookum Aerospace/customer requirements. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Clear understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 standard applicability to manufacturing processes and system compliance to standard. Development of Control Plans, Detailed Inspection Plans, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), QA Inspection and Test plans Manage Quality aspects of product launch and Production Readiness Reviews. Develop Inspection Acceptance criteria based on Skookum’s / customer requirements and Key & Critical Characteristics Supports/leads production material review board (MRB) process and underlying cause of non-conformance Performs quality management system audits at supplier facilities as required Coordinates corrective action requests and other quality issues from customers Understands and ensures product traceability requirements are met Works closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Customer in support of Continuous Improvement programs and projects Responsible for product and data presentation for final customer acceptance, Source Inspection, first article inspection (FAI), problem reporting and resolution (PRR), etc. Technical writing skills to develop quality procedures/test plans and communicate effectiveness of quality system Manage all aspects of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Management System ensuring that products meet regulatory, government and company compliance requirements. Managing all aspects of QMS activities while ensuring that systems and products are furnished in compliance with contractual quality requirements and design specifications. Reviews customer purchase orders to ensure that quality requirements are understood and flowed down to internal documents and supplier purchase orders Works with supplier group to add new suppliers and evaluate supplier performance including quality and on time delivery. Experience in data analysis (Cost of Quality, Nonconformance Trends, Scrap and Rework) reports and charts. Establish and lead a comprehensive Internal Audit program to cover International Standards (ISO 9001, AS9100) internal processes and procedures, customer, and regulatory agency requirements. Must be able to interact with all levels of management, internal departments, employees, attorneys, regulatory agencies, consultants, and companies. Requires the ability to convey and work with confidential information, and respond to and follow up on complaints, problems, and issues. Qualifications: Must have at least 5 years of diversified and progressively responsible experience in quality control of precision-machined parts. Must have covered in process, finished products, tools and gages, and laboratory tests of both metals and specialized alloys. Comprehensive knowledge of up-to-date inspection and control methods in the metal industry. Must be analytical with the ability to understand, modify and interpret complex technical information and to draw valid conclusions, extreme conscientiousness; ability to work under pressure. Physical Requirements: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties. Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required. Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time. Requirements: A valid state driver’s license preferred. Must be either a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (In order to comply with U.S. government regulations as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a “protected individual” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application. Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance. Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org. Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Skookum Skookum has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Skookum does this by first investing in our people. Skookum’s customers rely on Skookum to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Skookum’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission. This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Skookum, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Skookum is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Skookum is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Skookum is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.