Quality Manager - TIGHITCO, Inc.

Overview:

The Quality Manager oversees the Quality Supervisors and Quality Inspection personnel. This individual will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of quality operations. They will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. They also must be able to perform each essential duty of all positions satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• FAA Designated Accountable Representative.
• Aerospace Standards Management Representative (AS9100, AS9110).
• Maintaining the Quality Management System.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities.
• Lead in performing internal audits.
• Identify and record any problems relating to product, processes, and QMS.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Control further processing of nonconforming product.
• Secure all technical data and keep current with the latest revisions.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned based upon the needs of the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Master’s degree preferred.
• American Society for Quality certification as quality engineer and quality auditor is a plus.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or ACE certification a plus.  Must be proficient in computer skills such as Excel, Word, and ERP systems.
• 7-10 years’ experience in Aerospace Quality Management.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required;
• Proficient communication skills in dealing with internal and external customers; Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles changes, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. 

Supervisory Responsibility:

Manages Quality Engineer, and Quality Supervisor(s) who supervises Inspectors in the Quality Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand; walk and sit frequently.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Vision abilities required are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance:

To be determined on a Program specific basis.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing Area 100% of the time.
• Noise - Moderate noise.
• Fumes or airborne particles.

AAP/EEO Statement:

EEO Employer / Vet / Disabled

Pay Range:USD $100,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.