Manager, Quality

PURPOSE/SUMMARY:
Provide organizational direction and leadership to support manufacturing, engineering and related business unit functions in the development, procurement, fabrication, test and delivery of products to varied customer requirements. Ensure that Quality policies, practices and procedures comply to all customer contract requirements, as well as applicable industry and regulatory standards to maintain an effective Quality Management System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Provide leadership and direction to the organization ensuring compliance to industry standards such as ISO9001/AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, EASA and customer system requirements.
* Be a technical manager to inspection and Quality Engineering activities to support company goals and objectives.
* Develop, implement and support Lean Principles and other activities to reduce cost and provide growth opportunities.
* All other assigned duties as assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Thorough knowledge of Quality Systems development, implementation and management.
* Working knowledgeable of Non Destructive Testing, Mechanical Testing and Special Process Control techniques.
* Knowledgeable about Calibration System and Supplier System control techniques.
* Ability to effectively lead, motivate, develop, coach and drive associates to meet required goals and targets.
* Excellent written, verbal and communication skills and able to interact and work with staff at all levels including the internal and external customer.
* Strong computer skills that include a working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access).
* Solid analytical, decision making skills with the ability to quickly and effectively evaluate information in a timely basis.
* Strong desire for providing excellent customer satisfaction for the continuous improvement of product quality and delivery.
* Must be fully knowledgeable with ANSI 14.5Y geometrical tolerancing - a plus but not necessary
* Experience with MRB activities Experience with certifications in the aerospace and/ or automotive industry.
* Experience with MRP or ERP systems

* Advocate of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S and Continuous Improvement processes.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in related technical degree or Ten or more years related experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, with at least five years in quality. Managerial experience is a plus but not necessary.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
* The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
* The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Normal office working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements. Limited time will also be spent on the shop floor

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.