Quality Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Quality System ManagerResponsible for ensuring that the Manufacturing Quality System is effectively established, deployed, maintained, and continually improved. Works closely with Operations Management to drive and maintain world-class manufacturing operations and quality outcomes. Manages, directs, trains, mentors, develops, coaches and counsels' staff to ensure desired results are achieved in daily operations and meeting mid to long-term company goals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Supervises Quality Engineers assigned to manufacturing departments work activities to provide timely and efficient flow of services and projects.Reports progress and status of projects on a timely basis with emphasis on reporting results to the Site Quality Manager and Operation Manager.Ensure participation and reporting to QRQC teams.Continuous Improvement: Support the various facets of product and process improvements. Particularly as it relates to active production lines.Drive and maintain world-class manufacturing practices.Principal contributor to development and monitoring of quality metrics inclusive of non-quality costs and DPPM, which include efforts in improvements of CONQ.Manage, mentor and develop team of Quality Engineers to ensure department and business objectives are met.Responsible for ensuring the team is prepared for customer and regulatory audits.Ensuring Quality Engineer participation in the site flash audit program.Responsible for Material Review Board related to production activities.Responsible for the oversight of customer complaint resolution on behalf of Quality.Ensures commitment to a safe working environment and the HSE standards and processes established by corporate.Key driver of product and process improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing and Design Engineering teams.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering or applicable science from an accredited institution. 5 years manufacturing experience in the field of Quality. At least 4 years of experience in the aerospace sector, or equivalent experience. Ability to travel for domestic and overseas business (50% or more). Background in 14CFR Part 21 and Part 145 (preferred). Knowledge of PFMEA. Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance, Machine Runoff, Risk analysis, root causation, 8D, SPC etc. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical procedures, purchase specifications, applicable FAA regulations and contractual terms and conditions. Aerospace Quality Standards AS9100 rev D / AS9102, NADCAP etc. Trained/ Qualified Auditor to AS9100 (preferred). A strong technical background gained in manufacturing (ideally aerospace or automotive) is essential. Leadership - Ability to conceive, produce and deliver significant presentations to external customers. Proficient in use of MS Office software, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.Setting Quality Engineer goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision. Organizing workflow and ensuring that the Quality Engineer understand their duties or delegated tasks. Monitoring Quality Engineer productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching.May require long periods of sitting. May require lifting of 20 lbs. or more. Typical office/plant environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.