Title: Manager, Quality Engineering (onsite work)
Duration: FTE / Permanent
Location: Inglewood, CA
Salary is in the range between $140K and $160K
**This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR , as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee , or refugee.**
Our client is a leading defense contractor that develops and manufactures various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. They specialize in the design and building of power and thermal management systems. Products provide vital support to major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.
Scope
This position ensures consistent quality of production by enforcing the quality management system (QMS), fulfilling the role of quality expert. Assures the quality of the parts produced meet and exceeds all of the customers' requirements and expectations; quickly and effectively take action when non conformances are found. Maintains the most recent interpretation of the QMS requirements and ensures documented practices meet the interpretation of the QMS. Participates in development and implementation of new and existing QMS processes. Assists cross functional and project team members as required. Participates in problem solving and continuous improvement activities, product and process analysis with the ability to recognize and recommend new and emerging technologies and methods.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace or related Engineering fields is required.
Minimum of 10 years' hands on aerospace quality engineering/assurance experience.
Minimum of 5 years' management experience with proven track records.
ASQ CQE, CQM, CQSSBB certification is highly preferred
Solid familiarity and comprehension of specifications and standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specification requirements, with a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T), MIL standards and inspection techniques.
Previous work experience in an organization that supplied OEM.
Customer and supplier quality assurance experience, as well as ISO/AS9000 hands on knowledge.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, welding, machining, sheet metal fabrication and metal finishing is highly preferred.
Prior hands-on knowledge and experience of aerospace first article requirements based on AS9102 requirements.
Strong knowledge and experience of aerospace configuration control process.
ERP System experience especially SAP is a plus.
Continuous process improvement and Lean/Six Sigma hands on experience.
Daily Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate activities of quality engineering personnel.
Validate that the implementation of quality assurance measures meets all specifications required by the company and customers.
Resolve customer complaints and concerns and active participation on root cause and corrective actions as required.
Provide engineering and technical support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques.
Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solutions, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
Effectively communicate and reinforce commitment to quality improvement efforts and champion the quality culture.
Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow-up to verify effectiveness.
Provide training and development opportunities to ensure department personnel can obtain skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform duties and responsibilities of job.
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, contracts, sales, program management, purchasing, engineering, production, and quality personnel to determine product and process compliance.
Support non conforming material disposition.
Support the MLS's RMA process and its improvements.
Prioritize department's functions and responsibilities to support the on-time delivery and quality requirements.
Spearhead MLS's continuous process improvement initiatives and drives to successful execution.
Analytical and data driven skills and ability to manage and maintain relevant KPIs.
Perform technical and contractual review of contracts and purchase orders to ensure requirements flow down.
Assemble and review end item data packages/first articles prior to customer submittal and shipments
Own and drive the MLS's Quality Management Systems (QMS) as well as internal and external audit functions.
Strong technical, manufacturing, industry and business knowledge, experience, and acumen.
Ability to manage the quality department while performing hands on responsibilities as assigned.
Contribute to a team environment, be flexible, and volunteer support to meet team goals
Support inspectors and inspection activities as required.
The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND