Our client is a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where their technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. They specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar. They combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, they form an invincible company.
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and oversight of the Quality, EH&S, Security, and Continuous Improvement professional staff.
Drives EHS management of change in current and future processes by partnering with internal and external customers and supporting contractors to ensure accountability and compliance.
Oversight of the facility hazardous waste management program.
Implementation, facilitation, and oversight of strategically selected Corporate Quality Management initiatives, such as ISO 9001 & AS9100 Registration of Quality Management Systems, customer contract requirements and industry standards.
Leadership in design and maintenance of Quality Management Objectives & Standards.
Development and implementation of Quality Procedures necessary to insure product conformance to customer requirements and report non-conformances appropriately.
Communicate topics of Technical/Quality Management significance to all levels and departments.
Oversight of the development, creation and implementation of Quality Assurance's own initiatives and upgrades of processes, procedures, forms, reports, and metrics.
Review contractual quality requirements and assure compliance via plan implementation.
Analyze quality trends and is accountable for assuring a multidiscipline approach to defect prevention and/or correction. This includes establishment and maintenance of an effective closed loop corrective action system.
Oversight of the Calibration and Metrology Departments
Provide education and mentoring to employees on Lean principles and techniques.
Facilitates and leads the Continuous Improvement (CI) facility program and directs initiatives of problem solving, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
Delivers agreed upon annual financial savings based on CI initiatives.
Oversight of the Facility DOD Security Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 10-15 years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment of high value capital goods, including a background in CI, Engineering, Quality & EH&S.
Dynamic and active communicator, specifically the ability to personally lead selected projects and communicate with internal stakeholders and external entities.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9100 & AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Management ability to develop strategic business initiatives in Quality Management and related areas.
Leadership ability on design, maintenance, and improvement of Quality Management Systems.
Product knowledge with ability to analyze problems and to establish and/or manage corrective action.
Understanding in all phases of metrology, inspection, and test methods.
Working knowledge of QA methodologies.
Effective writing skills, including proposals, reports, procedures, forms etc.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. They consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. They maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120).