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Overview
We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for manufacturing and quality. In this leadership role you will create the processes, tools and procedures to help continuously improve our manufacturing infrastructure and process by improving every aspect of product quality.
This position will ensure that all external and internal quality assurance standards are met before our product reaches our customer. Primary responsibilities include shaping the organization QA initiative and implementing best practices with the purpose of identifying non conformity issues and improving overall customer satisfaction.
Who We Want:
Best Version of you. People who adopt right mind set when challenges arise, focus on what s/he can solve, be open and adaptable to change and embrace the difficult and help generate valuable ideas and effective solutions to difficult problems
Highly-Motivated leader. Sets a 'high-bar' of achievement for self and organization, actively mentors team members and peers towards high-performance, works outside of functional 'boundaries' for the betterment of the company
Effective communicators. People who can concisely communicate results, expectations, and recommendations to stakeholders, external suppliers, and their teams
Ambitious. Motivated, self-driven and works hard. You are ready to get your career on the fast-track and able to take a Director level responsibility in 3 to 4 years
Responsibilities
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Quality Management process and possess the ability to communicate and implement these concepts effectively throughout the organization
Develop, implement and analyze quality metrics. Provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff
Implement and oversee the company quality control and quality assurance procedure for all manufacturing operations to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
Help drive Design Transfer activities as projects moves from development to volume production. Ensure that manufacturing process capabilities match customer requirements
Identify processes, situations, etc., where organization is meeting requirements, as well as identify opportunities for improvement
Serve as process owner for key quality systems such as nonconformance, process/product monitoring, and management of change. Monitor, report on, and improve quality system performance
Manage day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business to achieve a mature Quality Systems to realize Internal and External Quality targets as established
Manage CAPA and quality escalation issues, ensuring timely reporting, adequate root cause investigation and Implementation of appropriate corrective measures
Perform risk assessment and manage Quality Control Plan for all programs at the site
Create and sustain a culture that is based on continuous improvement
Keep up with standards like MIL-PRF-38534, QML programs, MIL-STD-883, AS9100, ISO 9001 and enhance/revise internal processes/training when necessary.
Interface with Government, customers and agencies
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BS in Technical Discipline: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related.
Minimum 7 years of experience in quality management and compliance systems including: MIL-PRF-38534, AS9100, ISO 9001-2015 or similar standards.
7 years minimum experience leading cross-functional quality teams using practical approaches with a solid track record of strong technical leadership, de-escalation skills and executive communication.
Preferred:
MS degree in engineering and Six Sigma certification is preferred.
Defense/Aerospace Industry experience.
Lead auditor certification.
Proven strong interpersonal and talent management skills.
Demonstrated continuous Improvement expertise.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thought to develop, recommend and implement strategies.
Quality orientation, high attention to detail with strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
ASQ Certification (CQE, CMQ/OE, or CQA).
Experience in Process Engineering, Operations or Project Management within a manufacturing facility.
Experience instructing Executives, Managers, Associates and CI champions on Lean methodologies and/or Technical projects.
CAES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of CAES to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. CAES will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.
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CAES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to CAEScareers@cobhamaes.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
