Associate Manager, Quality Engineering

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Job Title: Associate Manager, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 37244

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge in AS9100, AS9102, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), and strong leadership capabilities. This role will focus on managing a team comprised mostly of manufacturing quality engineers in a high-paced production environment.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage the Quality Engineering team to ensure the highest level of product quality and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and control systems in accordance with L3Harris Command Media, AS9100 and AS9102 standards.
• Oversee and manage Root Cause and Corrective Action processes to resolve product and process non-conformances.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team and across the production environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to integrate quality processes and resolve any quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and certification requirements.
• Provide training and development for the Quality Engineering team to enhance their skills and performance.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding quality issues and initiatives.
• Manage the quality audit process and ensure readiness for customer and certification audits.
• Lead initiatives to enhance product reliability and safety.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience engaging with DCMA, DoD customers, and major aerospace primes.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and inspire across global supply chains.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and AS9102 standards.
• Extensive experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in quality management tools and software.

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