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Aurora Flight Sciences · 7 hours ago

Senior Quality Manager

Columbus, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$111K/yr - $198K/yr

15+ years exp

Aurora Flight Sciences is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. They are seeking a Senior Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System at their Mississippi site, ensuring quality standards for manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement in product quality.

AerospaceAir TransportationAppsHardware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Aurora Mississippi site

Plans and implements activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for manufacturing processes, materials, and products. Set up clear metrics for success to drive quality improvements

Cost of Poor-Quality management and continuous improvement (e.g. scrap costs)

Manages the quality function at AMS using data and analytics to develop winning strategies

Achieve and/or sustain necessary 3rd party process certifications and continuously drive improvements in product quality with emphasis on being proactive

Lead problem solving Kaizen events

Manages staff performing multiple functions inclusive of quality inspection, MRB engineering, Quality Program Management and Quality engineering

Prepare and present periodic Management Revies of the Quality Systems to senior management

Reviews production work orders to assure sufficient quality assurance provisions are included therein

Communicates and interacts effectively with business leaders, program managers, peers, team members, and customers.100% on-time delivery of high-quality performance appraisals

Supports fluctuating business needs (B&P, RFQs, etc.) as necessary

Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields such as chemical, electrical, and mechanical

Devises process audit and product inspection procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data

Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities

Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and leads the root cause and corrective action process

Ensure follow up and closure of preventive and corrective action request as well as verification of effectiveness

Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality assurance and control activities

Ensuring that documentation and design/process controls are appropriate and effective for organization

Qualification

ISO 9001 2015AS9100Aviation/Aerospace experienceStatistical Process ControlLean/Six SigmaMRBCAPAAPQPGD&TSPCPPAP/FAIPFMEA8D/7DProcess FlowControl PlansTraining skillsMinitabSAP S4HanaISO/AS Auditor CertificationLeadershipOral presentation skillsWritten communication skillsGroup facilitation skillsConflict management skills

Required

Leadership ability

15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Expert knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, or TS16949 requirements and associated QMS administration

5+ years direct Aviation/Aerospace manufacturing experience

Ability to analyze and understand all aspects of the operation and use motivational skills to drive improvement; attention to detail required

Expert knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Quality Improvement Models, Problem Identification Techniques, Quality Improvement Tools, Group Problem Solving Techniques and awareness of internal and external customers

Must possess oral presentation skills, oral and written communication skills, group facilitation skills, conflict management skills and training skills

Must have experience and abilities in managing ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, or TS16949 auditing systems and developing improvement plans

Required experience in MRB, CAPA, APQP, GD&T, DOE, SPC, PPAP/FAI, PFMEA's, 8D/7D, Process Flow, and/or Control Plans

Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access

Must be a US Person