$130,000–$140,000 Per Year
Position Summary
The Total Quality Manager (TQM) leads the Quality and Testing functions for the companies elastomer manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific aerospace requirements. This role owns the Quality Management System (QMS), drives product qualification and validation, and ensures that inspection, testing, and compliance activities support production flow and on-time delivery.
The TQM is accountable for product conformity, rapid resolution of quality issues, and the execution of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs. This position plays a critical role in balancing compliance with operational efficiency while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and quality processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Department Leadership
* Lead daily execution of Quality and Testing activities in support of production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
* Establish priorities to ensure inspection, testing, and release activities do not constrain throughput.
* Drive accountability for timely disposition and accurate inspection.
2. Quality Management System (QMS)
* Own and maintain the AS9100-certified QMS aligned to shop floor practices.
* Ensure work instructions reflect elastomer processes (mixing, molding, curing, finishing).
* Maintain strict document and revision control for traceability.
3. Auditing & Compliance
* Lead internal audits focused on process effectiveness.
* Prepare and lead AS9100 audits.
* Interface with customer audits.
* Oversee supplier quality and approvals.
4. Inspection & Testing
* Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
* Manage elastomer-specific testing and qualifications.
* Ensure First Article Inspections (FAIs) are completed on schedule.
5. Calibration Management
* Maintain calibration system for all measurement equipment.
* Ensure gage capability and compliance.
* Prevent production disruptions due to calibration issues.
6. Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
* Lead EHS compliance including chemical handling and waste management.
* Ensure RCRA compliance.
* Drive safety initiatives and chair safety team.
7. Material & Quality Issue Management
* Lead MRB activities and material disposition.
* Drive containment and resolution of quality issues.
* Manage CARs and RMAs.
8. Continuous Improvement & Metrics
* Analyze data to reduce scrap and improve yield.
* Lead initiatives to improve First Pass Yield and reduce COPQ.
* Track KPIs: First Pass Yield, Scrap, Rework, On-Time Delivery, RMAs.
9. Team Development
* Develop a hands-on quality team.
* Train on elastomer inspection and testing.
* Promote quality ownership on the shop floor.
Salary range: $130,000 - $140,000
Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Must have 7-10+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
* Experience with elastomer or polymer manufacturing.
* Proven experience managing QMS, audits, MRB, and corrective actions.
* Experience with FAI and qualification processes.
* ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM) preferred.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace requirements.
* Understanding of elastomer processes and material behavior.
* Ability to balance compliance with production flow.
* Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys).
* Data-driven decision making.
* Hands-on leadership and accountability.
* Audit management experience.
* ERP/MRP system proficiency.
* Continuous improvement focus.
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