Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the Quality Assurance department

· Implement quality system to ensure customer requirements are met

· Create, implement, evaluate and adjust company’s quality policies, standards, procedures and strategic plans

· Determine, review and approve supplier’s performance as per required specifications

· Develop and maintain QA standards relating to processes and products

· Maintain systems to measure performance against established standards

· Ensure QA team and employees use quality tools to improve the company’s accuracy, efficiency and profitability

· Implement approved sampling, reporting and data analysis as required

· Participate in customer and supplier meetings

· Supervise, communicate with and provide direction to QA Managers and Quality Engineers on quality issues on a regular basis

· Manage the QMS system and develop reporting procedures

· Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competencies in required areas in addition to selection, evaluation, progressive discipline and remuneration of staff

· Manage Quality related communications across all departments

· Contribute to awareness of corporate direction, mission, aims and activities

· Contribute to formulation of policy and strategy as a member of the senior management team

· Oversee internal audits

· Oversee corrective and preventive action initiatives

· Participate in proposal processes

· Responsible for continuous improvement in the Quality Department including knowledge, capabilities and efficiencies

· Allocate personal as well as quality department time as needed for mission accomplishment

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Knowledge of quality business practices and business development

· Knowledge of government procurement and contracting process

· Knowledge of manufacturing principles and business practices including knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100

· Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts

· Knowledge of related manufacturing technology including explosive processing and testing

· Knowledge of military and aerospace specifications

· Experience in product management, including product development and new product introductions

· Experience in developing and managing budgets, hiring, training, developing, supervising and appraising personnel

· Experience writing proposals

· Strong computer skills in MS Office, Calibration and Statistical Process Control environments

· Excellent multi-tasking, analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot, identify root cause and systematically solve problems

· Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and leadership skills

· Strong English communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to facilitate meetings, conduct training and to present information in an advisory capacity

· Ability to travel as required by the position

· Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

· Capable of working in a team environment both as a team member and as a team leader

· Technical drawing reading and interpretation

· Flexible and willing to accept new challenges

Training Requirements/Performance Standards:

· Full understanding of the company’s products, services, mission, goals and strategic business plan

· Compliance with regulatory regimes under which the company operates

· Committed to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams

· Adapts to change in business trends

· Knowledge and compliance of workplace health and safety standards

· Minimum certifications as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) through American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Physical Job Demands:

· Minimal lifting and physical effort required.

· Job may require standing for extended periods of time.

· Subject to random drug and alcohol testing under DoD regulations.

· Travel to suppliers as needed.

Must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

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