Saab · 9 hours ago
Quality Manager
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $172K/yr
8+ years expSaab is a leading defense and security company, and they are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join their team in West Lafayette, IN. The Quality Manager will be responsible for driving a Zero-Defect Culture and leading the deployment of the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
AerospaceAutomotiveInformation TechnologyManufacturingNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support Quality Director in the delivery and maintenance of the Quality Management System for Saab US Aerospace operations
Develop and sustain a manufacturing quality organization capable of supporting strategic initiatives within our aerospace operation
Lead the manufacturing multi-shift quality organization on a day-to-day basis, including inspection, engineering, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement while driving accountability across the team
Prepare for and lead internal, customer and third-party audits
Ensure first-article inspections (FAIs) are performed per requirements
Review and approve inspection plans, control plans and standardized work
Ensure configuration control, traceability and document control is maintained
Support the reviews and disposition of nonconforming material (MRB) and ensure proper use of concessions, deviations, and risk
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and program management to support manufacturing goals
Champion Department Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to drive improvement initiatives across the business
Drive process maturity, compliance and capability as a leader and mentor, developing quality engineers, technicians and inspectors
Lead the Corrective Action Board and drive continuous quality improvement through corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), root cause analysis, effectiveness verification
Contribute to a positive and productive work environment, aligned with our Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS / MS degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field required
8+ years of manufacturing quality experience required
5+ years of people leadership/managing direct reports
Proven leadership skills, driving high performance and a culture of accountability
Experience in aerospace industry with composite and/or metallic airframe and aerospace systems is a strong preference
Working knowledge of AS9100D requirements
Excellent communication and team building skills
Experience leading audits (internal, customer and certification bodies)
Experience in partnering with DCMA is a plus
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans and effectively manage resources to meet department goals and deliver commitments
Experience developing effective, next-level leaders
Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving ability, executed with a sense of urgency (8D, 5-Why, PDCA, etc.)
Ability to provide support to multi-shift quality team as needed
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Preferred
Experience in aerospace industry with composite and/or metallic airframe and aerospace systems is a strong preference
Experience in partnering with DCMA is a plus
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company
Saab
Saab serves the global market with products, services, and solutions from military defence to civil security. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$150.43MKey Investors
Nordic Investment BankVinnovaCanada's Ocean Supercluster
2025-12-18Post Ipo Debt· $129.04M
2024-10-29Grant· $0.17M
2023-04-21Grant· $11.1M
Leadership Team
Micael Johansson
President & CEO
Anders Skeppstedt
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