Karman Space & Defense · 10 hours ago
Quality Manager
Corona, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expKarman Space & Defense is a leading market supplier of flight hardware and tooling for the space and defense markets. The Quality Assurance Manager will develop and implement the Quality Management System supporting ISO standards and ensure compliance across all departments while leading the Quality Assurance team.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Responsible for site supervision of the Inspection department, Quality Engineer, and Quality Assurance
Responsible for managing compliance with ISO9001/2000 and AS9100 across all departments
Ensure that all documentation including but not limited to Work Instructions, Planning, Blueprints, Drawing are on file, current and complete prior to any jobs being run. Maintain records, organization of department and filing system
Liaise with Engineering, Production, Machine Shop, Contracts/Sales Purchasing, communicate well with others, foster teamwork, and a positive environment
Experience with destructive and/or non-destructive testing
Oversee Quality performance in support of Production and Machine Shop for all site shifts and fulfill related department functions
Responsible for enforcement and compliance with all company safety policies
Evaluate new and modified equipment, processes for compliance with the First Article per customer specifications
Resolve non-conformance by using problem solving techniques and implement corrective action including communication to internal customers. Escalate as required
Safely performs assignments, follows applicable safety practices, policies, and safe work behavior. Notifies management or appropriate personnel when a job hazard or an unsafe work practice emerges during work
Lead the site Quality Assurance department; select, manage, develop, and hold accountable team members to meet customer and internal departments deliverables and responsibilities
Control of suppliers including supplier approval, supplier audits, supplier monitoring and supplier corrective action
Manage the document change control process. Review and approve changes to engineering drawings, specifications and procedures. Assess impact on design and processes from a regulatory standpoint
Lead Risk Management activities ensuring compliance with ISO 14971, including but not limited to the completion of FMEAs, Risk Assessments, and Risk Management Plans/Reports
Lead site material review board (MRB). Facilitate non-conforming material report (NMR) documentation, material disposition and NMR closure
Monitor and maintain site corrective action / preventive action system
Conduct internal quality audits to ensure compliance to the Quality System and regulatory requirements
Function as a company liaison with regulatory and/or Notified Bodies during certification/recertification audits
Collection and trending of key quality indicators for management review
Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes
Additional duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree desirable
5-10 years' experience as Quality Control or Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Assurance certification a plus
Experience utilizing most QC tools, Calipers, Micrometers, Blocks Gags
Responsible for site supervision of the Inspection department, Quality Engineer, and Quality Assurance
Responsible for managing compliance with ISO9001/2000 and AS9100 across all departments
Ensure that all documentation including but not limited to Work Instructions, Planning, Blueprints, Drawing are on file, current and complete prior to any jobs being run. Maintain records, organization of department and filing system
Liaise with Engineering, Production, Machine Shop, Contracts/Sales Purchasing, communicate well with others, foster teamwork, and a positive environment
Experience with destructive and/or non-destructive testing
Oversee Quality performance in support of Production and Machine Shop for all site shifts and fulfill related department functions
Responsible for enforcement and compliance with all company safety policies
Evaluate new and modified equipment, processes for compliance with the First Article per customer specifications
Resolve non-conformance by using problem solving techniques and implement corrective action including communication to internal customers. Escalate as required
Safely performs assignments, follows applicable safety practices, policies, and safe work behavior. Notifies management or appropriate personnel when a job hazard or an unsafe work practice emerges during work
Lead the site Quality Assurance department; select, manage, develop, and hold accountable team members to meet customer and internal departments deliverables and responsibilities
Control of suppliers including supplier approval, supplier audits, supplier monitoring and supplier corrective action
Manage the document change control process. Review and approve changes to engineering drawings, specifications and procedures. Assess impact on design and processes from a regulatory standpoint
Lead Risk Management activities ensuring compliance with ISO 14971, including but not limited to the completion of FMEAs, Risk Assessments, and Risk Management Plans/Reports
Lead site material review board (MRB). Facilitate non-conforming material report (NMR) documentation, material disposition and NMR closure
Monitor and maintain site corrective action / preventive action system
Conduct internal quality audits to ensure compliance to the Quality System and regulatory requirements
Function as a company liaison with regulatory and/or Notified Bodies during certification/recertification audits
Collection and trending of key quality indicators for management review
Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Karman Space & Defense
Karman Space & Defense is a concept-to-production solutions provider for the most complex missions in the space and defense industry.
Founded in 2021Huntington Beach, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tony Koblinski
Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Sawhill
Chief Business Development Officer
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