Quality Manager

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Responsible for handling quality project assignments and improving existing manufacturing processing techniques.
• Main point of contact with customers, regulatory and government agencies on all quality related issues and audits.
• Responsible for maintaining and continuous improvement of the Quality Manual, and controlling and approving internal work instructions and procedures. Responsible for auditing and approval of subcontractors.
• Will review job status, customer specifications and recommended solutions to problems. Must keep various departments informed of engineering and customer alterations or problems. Makes recommendations as to possible improvement in procedures and/or methods to increase effectiveness and reduce costs. Assists in various aspects of research and development and lends technical assistance to various departments.
• Works in close conjunction with customers, Production Control, Engineering and other areas on topics related to alloy, casting design or tooling.
• Manage staff responsible for quality planning, release of product and raw material, and the final certification of product.
• Manage the Level III NDT Examiner responsible for personnel qualification, special process certifications, procedure generation and audits.
• Function as the Management Representative as required by ISO-9001 & AS9100.
• Frequent review of technical literature to stay abreast of industry and other changes and/or advancements as expected.
• Regularly directs, instructs, advises, assists and checks associates and subordinates as to schedules, methods, standards of performance, rules/regulations, safety precautions and other matters affecting their parts.
• Must maintain discipline, morale and professionalism when dealing with staff, customers, department supervisors and all employees. Will handle complaints and grievances within the limits of established company policy.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must comply with all applicable safety requirements, policies and procedures, while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Must participate in required training, medical monitoring, safety, and health evaluations and programs.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas of facility.
• *Perform all physical functions of position; standing, stooping, bending, sitting, walking, twisting, kneeling, turning and lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Meet established attendance standards.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must report any work-related injury or illness immediately to your direct supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• B.S. degree; preferably in science or engineering field.
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage technical resources, with strong organizational, analytical, statistical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact with customers, engineering, manufacturing operations and leadership on technical issues.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in progressively responsible roles in technical or operations positions. Preferably in casting and aerospace industry.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, twist, turn, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, stoop, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.