Quality Systems Manager

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of our products and services meet the highest standards. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance, we want to hear from you.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as Management Quality Representative in an AS9100 quality environment.
• Provide hands-on ownership for the various elements of the quality system including corrective action, validations, customer complaints, and internal audits to ensure successful performance during third party audits.
• Provide hands on assistance to the manufacturing team, on the floor, to assess and provide guidance on quality related questions and issues.
• Actively manage the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of quality systems based on established direction and priorities.
• Ensures the Quality System is understood, implemented, and maintained throughout all levels of the organization.
• Ensure efficient and effective processes and tools are established for compliance with quality system requirements and continually improved.
• Provide support to internal functions in the application, maintenance and improvement of quality systems and department specific processes.
• Develop and prepare regular performance reports and metrics for Quality Management Systems, assist other departments in establishing and mining databases to support quality and management objectives.
• Influence the Quality Culture of the organization.
• Assist in performing a variety of quality engineering functions to improve the Quality Management System.
• Develop and drive the implementation of quality initiatives in support of Continuous Improvement and Lean Initiatives.
• Interface effectively with all levels and departments within the organization and have the ability to communicate professionally with respect for customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Participate in the identification of the need for Training Programs to support Company goals and objectives.
• Establish, mentor, and facilitate the formation of quality management teams, initiatives, and workgroups to address key quality issues, resulting in continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering in performance of their duties.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• 10 years of Quality or related manufacturing experience, preferably in a metal working industry. Must have 3 – 5 years at a management level.
• BS in Engineering or Business Management or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards, certification requirements and quality system implementation.
• Must have experience with Continuous Improvement Methodologies and Lean Tools.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be detail oriented.
• Must be motivated to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate the following competencies: approachability, action oriented, problem solving, and priority setting and building an effective Quality System.
• ASQ certification and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge in auditing, metrology and calibration and APQP preferred.
• PC literate with Microsoft products and ERP software.
• Basic layout inspection ability and blueprint reading.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizations and blend together diverse skill sets.
• Dedicated to results through the achievement of their peers and organization.
• Extensive background writing and implementing SOP's and Work Instructions.
• Experience with document and drawing control systems.
• Environmental, Health and Safety experience a major plus.
• Experience with NADCAP AC7116/4 special processes (Laser cutting) preferred.
• Experience in leading a team to successfully complete certification audits.

EEO/AA/DISABLED/VETERANS

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 40 Hrs / week
• 10 hour shift - 4 day work week option

Ability to Relocate:

• Providence, RI 02905: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person