ZimZee Recruiting is seeking a Quality Manager for an Aviation Manufacturing client in American Fork, Utah.
The QM will be responsible for the management of all quality functions for the PMA group and Assembly Shop procedures and product quality.
Skills & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical degree/experience
3 years related experience and/or training in manufacturing or aerospace concepts, practices and procedures
Distribution and supply chain or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience managing people required
Minimum of five years of ISO/AS quality management system and trained as a QMS internal auditor
Active ASQ membership and/or related quality professional affiliations
Basic understanding of lean and Six Sigma performance measurements and Lean Manufacturing concepts
Must be knowledgeable and understand modern theories (Total Quality Management, Kaizen, Lean)
Process/quality improvement techniques (business process reengineering, Six Sigma, SPC) and quality process standards (ISO 9001, AS9100)
Read analyze and interpret the most complex documents
Must have knowledge of quality techniques, methods and procedures
Possess a basic knowledge of company organization, policies and procedures
Knowledge of operational methods employed by Engineering, Manufacturing and Design would also be helpful. Knowledge of current quality control methods, including statistical techniques
Certification by the American Society of Quality would be desirable
Experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques and 6 Sigma methodologies are desirable
Problem solving, SPC, FMEA, Control plans
Duties and Responsibilities:
Day to day management of the processes and personnel responsible for determining product quality and compliance from design to through production inspection
Manage quality systems, which includes oversight of all related Quality Assurance Procedures, internal audits, customer audits and responses, root cause analysis and corrective action system
Inspection continuity, documentation, and final inspection of all items processed by the Repair Station
Ensure all incoming, hidden damage, preliminary, in-process, and final inspections are performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in this manual
Submit reports of serious defects or recurring un-airworthy conditions in accordance with the procedures described in this manual
Support the Purchasing department with the vendor qualification process, system related reporting metrics, and confer with material and component suppliers related to supply quality and oversee corrective action where needed
Manage all activities related to manufacturing quality assurance, including procurement quality, in-process and final inspection, process validation and the quality management operating system