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LifePort · 2 weeks ago

Quality/QMS Manager

Woodland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

LifePort is a company focused on quality management in manufacturing, and they are seeking a Quality/QMS Manager. This role involves overseeing the Quality Management System, leading the quality department, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) that is currently established (AS9100-D)

Provide leadership, training, guidance, discipline and timely reviews to those in the department

Manage the Quality Department KPI’s and report out to upper management

Routinely perform Internal Audits of the System, and work with employees to improve the process. Report issues during management meetings

Oversees the Quality interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met

Coordinate supplier quality actions relative to products and services provided that includes onsite auditing, troubleshooting and Supplier Gold Program initiatives

Develop and monitor metrics relative to escapes, delivered quality, scrap, rework and repair and business operation results

Investigate to determine relentless root cause and corrective and preventive action utilizing resident continuous improvement operating system tools

Support continuous improvement processes and initiatives for functional areas of responsibility

Maintain databases and mine information to have real-time and accurate reports measuring goal accomplishments

Develop/maintain performance metrics and manage to highest efficiency (e.g., POI Dwell, NC’s, etc.)

Position may require 10% travel

Qualification

AS9100/ISO9001 experienceSix Sigma certificationQuality Management SystemFAA PMA experienceContinuous improvement processesProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkSelf-motivation

Required

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask

Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail

Excellent skills in written and oral communication and teamwork

Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative

Effectively problem solve, prioritize, and follow through on assignments and projects

AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Systems experience

Proven FAA PMA and/or Part 21, 121, 145 Repair Station experience

Ability to use micrometers, calipers, gauges, fixtures, optical comparator, and hardness testers

Experience in driving continuous improvement processes such as through Six Sigma, Green Belt or higher certifications

High School Diploma or GED

BA/BS degree in related field

At least six (6) years of leading quality assurance functional responsibilities and leadership experience

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a 'US Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.14 is required

Benefits

PTO - Paid Time off and personal time

Annual performance bonus program

Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training

Paid company holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options

401K with employer contribution

Employer paid basic life & disability coverage

Employee life assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.

Company

LifePort

Headquartered in Woodland, Washington, LifePort is an aerospace company engaged in the design, development, manufacture and integration for various mission platforms.

Founded in 1990

Woodland Hills, California, USA

201-500 employees