Quality Manager

Quality Manager


The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager isresponsible for the maintenance, development, and administration of all qualityassurance systems of the performance center. They oversee all quality aspectswhich are critical to the day-to-day functioning and general reputation of theperformance center


Who are we?


Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.


Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the Quality Assurance, quality control, and quality improvement functions.
• Develops, maintains, evaluates, and sustains quality systems, including the Quality Manual in accordance with AS9100, NADCAP, customer audits, internal audits, and other customer quality documents.
• Leads and upholds standards for internal and external audits, such as ISO 14001.
• Drives the understanding and training for quality concepts and methods throughout the performance center.
• Supports the values of the company.
• Supports the performance center team and customers, both internal and external, through the development of the QA system, team members, and all available resources.
• Improves upon quality processes and procedures.
• Investigates and resolves discovered quality issues.
• Coordinates QMAT Process Improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or another technical field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment required.
• Previous experience with ISO or derivative quality systems preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace specifications and practices.
• Ability to drive relentless root-cause analyses to ensure future success within the performance center.
• Computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to lead people in a constructive, productive, and fair manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines as required.
• Ability to read blueprints and mylars.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with all levels of the organization, as well as customers and suppliers.

Pay Range: $101,000-127,000/year

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States