Quality Manager

VTG is seeking an Quality Manager in Patuxent River, MD to be responsible for Quality Assurance and safety programs, to include policies, processes, procedures and controls. Ensures contract performance conforms to established standards and Government agency guidelines, guaranteeing lasting customer satisfaction of the Presidential Helicopters Support Program.

Works with Government and Contractor senior management to maintain Quality Assurance and safety programs, to include policies, processes, procedures and controls. Ensures contract performance conforms to established standards and Government agency guidelines, guaranteeing lasting customer satisfaction.

Manages/Supervises Contractor Aircraft Quality Control Inspectors.

Manages the quality and safety programs to ensure compliance under the contract. Conducts quality and safety inspections/audits of the contract operations and sub-Contractors.

Prepares QA/Safety/Hazardous Waste programs, manuals and revisions. Provides response to customer concerns and findings.

Tracks corrective actions taken in response to internal and customer audit findings. Acts as a direct representative to the local Navy point of contact. Monitors the weight & balance, FOD, Calibration, nondestructive testing, corrosion prevention, tool control, and ground safety programs along with other programs assigned.

Manages the inspection branch, including inspection requirements, trend analysis, technical order publication library, maintenance training programs, and functional check flight programs.

Provides guidance and direction to achieve compliance with all applicable safety and quality standards.

Provides leadership and knowledge to staff members and teams as necessary.

Develops staff and methodology to fulfill duties and communicates program metrics as needed.

Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and disseminates safety-related bulletins, technical changes and literature to work site personnel. Investigates mishaps and injuries.

Oversees Technical Library. Working knowledge of project planning.

Proven leadership and management ability. In depth knowledge of quality management, concepts, techniques, tools, and procedures.

Complete knowledge of aircraft logs and records.

Shall have sufficient knowledge and experience to effectively assume responsibility for the overall quality of the Contractor maintenance effort in accordance with the DCMAINST 8210.1 and CNAFINST 4790.2 series.

Ensures compliance with company programs, FAA, and Government directives.

Ensures Airworthiness Directive compliance and aircraft configuration. Ensures Modification and Maintenance is conducted utilizing approved data. Monitors quality deficiencies and coordinates corrective actions.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Reports directly to the Group Manager.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a Management or Business discipline. An AS or AA degree plus four

(4) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS or six (6) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in any combination with the following areas; Quality Assurance/Improvement, ISO-9000, and /or Safety & Environmental Compliance. Two (2) years Management experience preferred. Shall have experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and Integrated Test Teams (ITT).

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $110,000-$130,000 annually which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.