Job Description
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the Quality Assurance department
· Implement quality system to ensure customer requirements are met
· Create, implement, evaluate and adjust company’s quality policies, standards, procedures and strategic plans
· Determine, review and approve supplier’s performance as per required specifications
· Develop and maintain QA standards relating to processes and products
· Maintain systems to measure performance against established standards
· Ensure QA team and employees use quality tools to improve the company’s accuracy, efficiency and profitability
· Implement approved sampling, reporting and data analysis as required
· Participate in customer and supplier meetings
· Supervise, communicate with and provide direction to QA Managers and Quality Engineers on quality issues on a regular basis
· Manage the QMS system and develop reporting procedures
· Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competencies in required areas in addition to selection, evaluation, progressive discipline and remuneration of staff
· Manage Quality related communications across all departments
· Contribute to awareness of corporate direction, mission, aims and activities
· Contribute to formulation of policy and strategy as a member of the senior management team
· Oversee internal audits
· Oversee corrective and preventive action initiatives
· Participate in proposal processes
· Responsible for continuous improvement in the Quality Department including knowledge, capabilities and efficiencies
· Allocate personal as well as quality department time as needed for mission accomplishment
Requirements:Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Knowledge of quality business practices and business development
· Knowledge of government procurement and contracting process
· Knowledge of manufacturing principles and business practices including knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100
· Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
· Knowledge of related manufacturing technology including explosive processing and testing
· Knowledge of military and aerospace specifications
· Experience in product management, including product development and new product introductions
· Experience in developing and managing budgets, hiring, training, developing, supervising and appraising personnel
· Experience writing proposals
· Strong computer skills in MS Office, Calibration and Statistical Process Control environments
· Excellent multi-tasking, analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot, identify root cause and systematically solve problems
· Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and leadership skills
· Strong English communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to facilitate meetings, conduct training and to present information in an advisory capacity
· Ability to travel as required by the position
· Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
· Capable of working in a team environment both as a team member and as a team leader
· Technical drawing reading and interpretation
· Flexible and willing to accept new challenges
Training Requirements/Performance Standards:
· Full understanding of the company’s products, services, mission, goals and strategic business plan
· Compliance with regulatory regimes under which the company operates
· Committed to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams
· Adapts to change in business trends
· Knowledge and compliance of workplace health and safety standards
· Minimum certifications as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) through American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Physical Job Demands:
· Minimal lifting and physical effort required.
· Job may require standing for extended periods of time.
· Subject to random drug and alcohol testing under DoD regulations.
· Travel to suppliers as needed.
Must be able to obtain a secret clearance.