Quality Manager

at  Pursuit Aerospace

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related technical degree. Ten or more years related experience in an aerospace manufacturing with at least five years in a manager level.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Normal office working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.
Acknowledgements The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.

PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

Provide organizational direction and leadership to support manufacturing, engineering and related business unit functions in the development, procurement, fabrication, test and delivery of products to varied customer requirements. Ensure that Quality policies, practices and procedures comply to all customer contract requirements, as well as applicable industry and regulatory standards to maintain an effective Quality Management System.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

• Provide leadership and direction to the organization ensuring compliance to industry standards such as ISO9001/AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, EASA, and customer system requirements.
• Coordinate and manage inspection and Quality Engineering activities to support company goals and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and support Lean Principles and other activities to reduce cost and provide growth opportunities.
• All other assigned duties as assigned by the Director of Quality and General Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Thorough knowledge of Quality Systems development, implementation and management .
• Knowledgeable about Calibration System and Supplier System control techniques.
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate, develop, coach and drive associates to meet required goals and targets.
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills and able to interact and work with staff at all levels including the internal and external customer.
• Strong computer skills that include a working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access).
• Solid analytical, decision-making skills with the ability to quickly and effectively evaluate information in a timely basis.
• Strong desire for providing excellent customer satisfaction for the continuous improvement of product quality and delivery.
• Must be fully knowledgeable with ANSI 14.5Y geometrical tolerancing – a plus but not necessary.
• Experience with MRB activities Experience with certifications in the aerospace and/ or automotive industry.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems (Syteline a plus)
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S and Continuous Improvement processes.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision