Quality Manager II

Quality Manager

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is currently seeking Quality Manager for our Pottsville, PA, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Lead by managing all activities pertaining to the maintenance of an effective Quality Management System. Provide systems, resources, procedures to ensure products and processes are in compliance to multiple aerospace and other industries' certifications and quality standards, as applicable. Fulfill role of Management Representative to customers with respect to Pottsville's Quality Management System
• Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of effective quality policies and procedures to meet customer and company requirements.
• Oversee the internal auditing process and function to assure fully transparent view of the plant's performance against its Quality Management System.
• Assure the development of quality plans and controls to meet requirements while minimizing production costs.
• Direct supplier quality audit and improvement efforts.
• Coordinate and lead activities of the Corrective Action process.
• Administer the non-conforming material process and ensure timely and proper containment, segregation and disposition of discrepant product.
• Provide regular feedback to The Pottsville Plant Management Team regarding the quality of products and services provided by isolating problems, identifying trends and recommending continual improvement opportunities for the Quality Management System. Assist in the development and implementation of training and communication activities to assist in the motivation of employees toward achievement of quality objectives.
• Organize, develop and motivate the quality department to meet site objectives while maximizing human resource utilization.
• Lead facility efforts for continual improvement in the level of Customer Satisfaction. Liaison with external parties on matters relating to the Quality Management System.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline and five years' experience in quality or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or industrial certifications.
• Demonstrated experience in Quality Management Systems ISO9001/AS9100/NADCAP including Auditor Certifications. ISO14001 and ISO45001 Management System knowledge preferred.
• Experience in statistical techniques for process control and data analysis. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) framework experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Solid people and organizational management and development skills
• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines is essential.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a cross-functional team environment is critical.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.