Quality Manager – Avionics
Web ID: W7955
Classification: Aircraft - AviationManufacturingQuality Control
City: Wichita
State: KS
Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 per year
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Job Description: As the Quality Manager in avionics industry, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the quality systems for manufacturing and repair functions. You will develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure that products and services consistently meet quality standards and comply with domestic and global regulatory standards. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be adept at analyzing quality control procedures, identifying issues and creating solutions, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.
Duties:
- Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products and services meet the required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
- Manage and ensure effective inspection throughput and standardization of receiving inspection, repair station, and manufacturing functions.
- Coach, develop, motivate, and mentor direct reports.
- Oversee First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102 standard.
- Develop and report metrics that drive appropriate actions to improve processes including root cause and corrective actions.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on data-driven analysis and industry best practices.
- Prepare for and manage onsite audits to include hosting external customer and regulatory auditors.
- Interface with all major aircraft manufacturers and owner operators.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, customer support, and other departments to communicate and integrate quality methodologies.
As the Quality Manager in avionics industry, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the quality systems for manufacturing and repair functions. You will develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure that products and services consistently meet quality standards and comply with domestic and global regulatory standards. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be adept at analyzing quality control procedures, identifying issues and creating solutions, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.
Duties:
- Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products and services meet the required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
- Manage and ensure effective inspection throughput and standardization of receiving inspection, repair station, and manufacturing functions.
- Coach, develop, motivate, and mentor direct reports.
- Oversee First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102 standard.
- Develop and report metrics that drive appropriate actions to improve processes including root cause and corrective actions.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on data-driven analysis and industry best practices.
- Prepare for and manage onsite audits to include hosting external customer and regulatory auditors.
- Interface with all major aircraft manufacturers and owner operators.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, customer support, and other departments to communicate and integrate quality methodologies.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
- Minimum 5 years experience in quality management.
- Minimum 10 years experience working in a quality role in an aviation industry.
- Working knowledge of quality systems in relation to FAA and AS9100 standards, and quality improvement tools.
- Experience or understanding of a robust supplier quality program.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Previous experience in an organization with ODA authorization. (not required)
- Previous experience with obtaining or maintaining Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) or Product Manufacturer Approval (PMA) programs. (not required)
- High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
- Minimum 5 years experience in quality management.
- Minimum 10 years experience working in a quality role in an aviation industry.
- Working knowledge of quality systems in relation to FAA and AS9100 standards, and quality improvement tools.
- Experience or understanding of a robust supplier quality program.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Previous experience in an organization with ODA authorization. (not required)
- Previous experience with obtaining or maintaining Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) or Product Manufacturer Approval (PMA) programs. (not required)