Quality Manager
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Quality Manager at our Brazil Indiana location. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality and compliance related to the aerospace industry and its related certifications and requirements.
Qualifications
- Knowledge in Lean principles
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Aerospace manufacturing
- NADCAP / AS9100 requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of Shop Mathematics, Blueprints, GD&T, Models, machining qualities of materials
- Computer skills necessary to learn/operate spreadsheets, email, powerpoint and web-based applications
- Basic knowledge of Work Health & Safety as they apply to a work safe environment
- Verbal and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Knowledge of 5S/Lean principles
- Problem Solving – RCCA, Identifies and resolves problems; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
- Analytical – be able to collect and research data (knowledge of SPC)
- Perform Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) on new programs to minimize or eliminate risk by focusing on prevention and continuous improvement
- Proficient with researching, interpreting, and applying customer specifications and work instructions or procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and customer contact skills
- **Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S
Responsibilities
- The Quality Manager ensures that KIHM QMS conforms to Customer, AS9100, NADCAP and regulatory / legal requirements
- Oversees the inspection of incoming materials, in-process and final product ensuring they meet requirements
- Oversees inspection personnel (scheduling, performance reviews, etc..)
- Training employees on Quality procedures
- Performs root cause analysis of discrepancies (System or product) and implement corrective actions
- Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints
- Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and analytical equipment (MSA studies)
- Perform Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) on new programs to minimize or eliminate risk by focusing on prevention and continuous improvement
- Manage the monitoring, measurement and review of internal process
- Works with Engineering and Operations to ensure company goals are met
- Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data
- Assist in developing training to build quality awareness
- Performs audit (internal, external)
- Other various duties as needed or as assigned
- Fully understand blueprints, drawings, templates, preliminary sketches and/or work orders
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the ability to stand for long durations of time. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Benefits include:
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Awesome work environment
- Excellent work-life balance
- 4 day standard work week (Monday – Thursday 5a – 7p are the core hours. Work about 10 hours/day). Friday’s people will regularly
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