Full-Time
Quality Manager
Direct Staffing
No salary listed
Riverside, CA, USA
In Person
Category
 Engineering Management (1) |
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Required Skills
Six Sigma
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Engineering or applicable field with minimum 6-10 years of progressively responsible experience in Quality
- MA/MS degree in Engineering or applicable field with 4-7 years of progressively responsible experience in Quality
- Technical degree - Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing both vertically and horizontally across the site organization and the business unit; Ability to create and deliver an impactful presentation to multiple stakeholders including customers, senior leadership, regulators, certification bodies, and employees; ability to communicate and advocate key company positions relating to complex or controversial issues in a clear, concise and professional manner
- Demonstrated track record of successful site QMS implementation and sustaining/maintenance activities including customer, regulator, 3rd party/AS9100 audit and results
- Experience with continuous improvement, lean and/or Six Sigma
- Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders including the site teams and program teams
- Ability to implement advanced manufacturing quality acceptance system for operators and mechanics
- Driver of continuous improvement in site quality metrics and results for first pass yield / defect per unit, product escapes, cost of poor quality (primarily scrap, rework, and repair) corrective action closure on time
- PPAP exposure or NADCAP exposure (Desirable)
- Aerospace experience or Automotive (Aero/Automotive exposure highly desired) (Desirable)
Responsibilities
- Provides Quality leadership / guidance on all Quality Management System matters as well as product compliance to the facility.
- Advocates for the voice of the customer ensuring customer requirements are realized throughout the life cycle of the products and processes used within the facility from development through product realization and support while in service.
- Drives the elimination of escapes and cost of poor quality.
- Establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability and safety.
- Organizes and promotes company-wide improvement efforts.
- Implements and maintains the company quality system in accordance with current quality standards, reporting on performance of the quality system for review and as a basis for improvement.
- Supports the development, implementation and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Leading and developing the site Quality Team: Lead the quality team to operational excellence supporting 100% first pass yield, zero customer escapes, proactively supporting 100% on time delivery for the business operations; Act as a mentor, support quality employee development plans, and maintain a robust succession plan for the Quality Leadership team in Riverside
- Acts as the liaison with external parties, including regulatory agencies on matters related to the quality system.
- Act as a business partner to operations ensuring the quality function drives leadership in both compliance systems and management as well as proactively working with site leadership and site guidance management teams to drive continuous improvement to ensure on time delivery and quality.
- Manages the daily activities of the functional Quality organization ensuring adequate resources are in place for compliance, cross training is happening to maximize the Quality staff. Daily interface with operations staff on Quality matters.
Desired Qualifications
- PPAP and NADCAP exposure
- Aerospace experience or Automotive (Aero is highly desired)
- Technical degree and some Aerospace exposure are critical.