Quality Assurance Manager at Element Materials Technology

, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, ISO/IEC 17025, Nadcap, Materials Testing, Quality Management, Communication, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Plans, Quality Improvement, Training, Accreditation, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview Element has an opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for quality oversight across the Fort Myers, FL location and the Field Services organization. Reporting to the General Manager II, you are an essential member of the management team and responsible for the overall quality performance. This role works closely with multiple general managers, quality leaders and operational / technical / field services colleagues. This includes the Element quality management system (QMS), Prime approvals, improving First Time Right, maintaining and developing relationships with Aerospace Primes and customers and improving processes. The successful candidate will have a sound working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap requirements in relation to materials testing. Experience in relation to the Aerospace industry and Nadcap for NDT inspection and Materials testing would be desirable. In this role, you will have interaction with clients, Accreditation Bodies and Primes and will be responsible for advising operational colleagues of the importance of quality, accuracy and integrity in the provision of the inspection and testing services we provide. You will be involved in leading quality at a local level and will work closely with the Division Quality Manager to ensure that Element quality policies, processes and procedures are effectively maintain at the Fort Meyers locations and within the Field Services business. As a quality leader within Element you will be capable of driving a culture of quality assurance and quality improvement, working closely with your operational colleagues and the wider Element quality community. Salary: $100,000 - $130,000/yr DOE Responsibilities Maintenance and scope extension of all accreditations (e.g. ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap), Prime approvals and any other regulatory requirements Implement and maintain the QMS, ensuring the necessary controls are in place to govern the inspection and testing undertaken Effectively manage the day to day implementation of the QMS and support colleagues in its implementation Prioritise activities to meet the needs of the business, colleagues and our customers Embed and drive a culture of quality assurance and quality improvement in all parts of the laboratory operations Ensure the continued fulfillment of customer expectations through the implementation of the QMS, e.g. through effective contact review, reporting and in communication with customers or approval bodies Ensure that all accreditations are maintained and extended, as agreed with operational management and the Division Quality Manager, to service our customer base and retrain our competitive position as a leader in materials testing Manage A2LA and Nadcap assessments, visits from and other regulatory bodies as required Ensure that any findings from assessments are responded to in line with the Element established quality requirements and in the timeline and format dictated by the assessment bodies Establish and implement appropriate QA/QC programs to reduce the cost of poor quality and improve compliance to regulations, standards. company objectives and customer requirements Ensure training in the electronic quality management system (eQMS) is effective and that colleagues implement the system across the facility Drive and monitor the implementation of eQMS in Monterrey ensuring full usage of the available modules Provide quality training to colleagues when onboarding and provide refresher training to existing colleagues Implement method audits, system audits, and proficiency testing in line with the established schedule(s) and ensure these are maintained up to date Maintain good working relationships with operational colleagues within Monterrey and with the wider quality community Skills / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a scientific or engineering discipline, with ideally 5 years’ experience in materials testing or a related environment (e.g. manufacturing) Minimum 2 years’ quality management experience Experience of working in an ISO / IEC 17025 environment is a prerequisite Nadcap experience would be preferred Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability prioritize activities Excellent communication skills Experience in participating in quality investigations, undertaking root cause analysis, developing corrective action plans, and ensuring the effectiveness of actions undertaken Requirement to keep up to date with changes in the quality landscape and maintain personal professional development Ability to identify quality and technical problems and work with colleagues to determine effective and sustainable solutions Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work effectively as part of a team Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) “If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com”

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Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for quality oversight across the Fort Myers location and the Field Services organization, ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the quality management system. This role involves managing accreditations, driving a culture of quality assurance, and maintaining relationships with clients and regulatory bodies.