Employment Type: Full-time
City: Watertown
State: Connecticut (Relocation assistance available)
Pay Rate Range: $125,000 - $130,000
BENEFITS:
Two weeks of paid vacation, five paid sick days, and eleven paid holidays per year. Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability benefits are fully covered after 30 days of employment. 401(k) with match and tuition assistance are also available.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager for a manufacturing company in the Aerospace industry, an excellent opportunity for someone with extensive experience in quality assurance processes and aerospace production management. Aerospace and AS9100 experience is required for this role, with a minimum of 8 years of aerospace industry experience.
- Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
- Interprets and conveys quality assurance philosophy to key personnel in the organization.
- Performs quality engineering reviews of design and purchasing documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including review of vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
- Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
- In concert with management, decides whether to accept a product or continue business with a vendor based on a review by quality assurance engineers.
- Reviews all data obtained during quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
- Develops and validates new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
- Keeps the management team informed of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve conditions.
- Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
- Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities, including but not limited to:
- Reviewing/approving PO’s for materials.
- Receiving metal, reviewing certs, quality labels.
- Reviewing/approving customer PO’s.
- Programming tensile tester and software analysis.
- Management review meeting package requirements.
- Stamp agreement clarity.
- Supplier audits.
- Requisitions, Engineering change requests, NCRs, CARs & Escapes management.
- Product validations.
- Safety meetings.
- Contacts for equipment, calibrations, etc.
- Internal audits.
- Manages the QEMS documentation and release structure.
- Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards, with a focus on AS9100 compliance.
- Plays an active role with quality management teams within the organization. Leads and administers internal quality audits in compliance with AS9100 and ISO14001.
- Designs and implements manufacturing and quality assurance training programs to further quality initiatives, delivered to both key manufacturing and quality personnel.
- Investigates and implements corrections as required and replies to customer complaints regarding quality issues.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or aerospace, with at least 8 years in the aerospace industry.
- AS9100 experience is required.
- 5+ years of supervisory experience.
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with internal audits and supplier audits.
- Familiarity with safety and government regulations in manufacturing environments.
WHY AVERRO?
Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
View our privacy policy here: https://www.averro.com/legal/privacy-policy.
