Quality Manager

Position Summary:

The Quality Manager is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of an AS 9100 and ISO 9001 quality management system.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

(This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as may be needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.)

• Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain the company's quality systems, policies, and procedures.

• Review and approve Quality Department procedures and procedures pertaining to customer-approved processes.

• Ensure procedures are properly understood and carried out.

• Oversee quality training.

• Approve changes to inspection and test equipment and methods

• Lead the investigation of nonconformances charged to the Quality Department

• Conduct performance reviews.

• Monitor employee attendance, dependability, performance, and training.

• Audit the work of inspectors to verify their effectiveness

• Assign department personnel to write and maintain work instructions

• Exercise fiscal responsibility through making cost effective purchasing decisions

• Prioritize, plan, coordinate, and schedule department activities and workload to maintain an acceptable level of workflow.

• Monitor and maintain:

o Internal audits

o Quality plans

o QA review and approval of purchase orders

o Quality training and training records

o Calibration system

o Corrective action system

o Delegated quality tasks

o Inspection

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Physical Requirements

• May sit or stand for extended periods at a time at a desk, bench, or table.

• May be required to work at a computer terminal or near moving mechanical parts.

• Close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. The employee must pass a basic eye exam.

• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity with the ability to feel, finger, and handle parts and controls are required.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pound occasionally. In addition, the employee will occasionally be required to utilize equipment to move items in excess of 50 pounds.

• Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, or crawl.

• Must be able to reach with hands and arms.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and hear. The employee must communicate fluently in English.

• Must have a tolerance for stress.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in an environment typical of those encountered in a manufacturing facility including the use of chemicals.

• Must have a tolerance for loud noises associated with industrial machinery.

• Must have a tolerance for the noxious smells, vapors, odors, etc. that may emanate from uncovered processing baths or chemical containers.

• Temperatures may range from hot to cold.

• The work area may not have windows and light is from fluorescent tubes.

Education/Experience/Specialized Skills or knowledge:

Education – Prefer bachelor degree

Specialized Skills or Knowledge

• Must have 3 years of experience in aerospace quality management systems.

• Must have demonstrated experience working with customers, suppliers, and distributors.

• Must have basic knowledge of special processes, including heat treatment, chemical processing, paint, and NDT processes.

• Must have experience in quality systems and audit and in conducting RCCA analysis.

Other Skills

• Above average math and reading skills.

• Good note taking skills.

• Clear and legible handwriting.

• Familiarity with standard office equipment, personal computers and software including, word processing, and spreadsheets.

• Good organization.

• Attentive to details and accuracy

• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.

• Willingness to travel when required.

• Alignment with the Cygnus Code of Ethics.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• U.S. work authorization required.

About the Company: Cygnus, Inc. is a one-stop manu

facturer of high-quality precision aerospace sheet metal and machined parts and assemblies. The Company's success, based on the “Cygnus Code of Ethics”, has resulted in a long-standing reputation of “Manufacturing Excellence” winning numerous “Supplier of the Year” and Excellence Awards over the past 35 years. Cygnus Inc. has a wide variety of manufacturing capabilities including CNC mills, CNC routers, CNC brakes, CNC waterjet, penetrant inspection, heat treat, alodine and anodize processing, painting, and subassemblies. Cygnus has 87 employees in its 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in an ideal quality of life Pacific Northwest resort community with scenic hiking, boating, sailing, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

 
Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.