Quality / QMS Manager

Quality/QMS Manager

Staffing Technologies has partnered with a leading manufacturer within the Aerospace industry with a focus on designing cutting edge medical transportation solutions, interior products, and protective armor systems for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. This established and growing business is seeking a Quality / QMS Manager to partner with their design, development, and manufacturing teams to maintain a high standard of quality in their manufacturing process and finished products. In this role you will deliver significant value to the business by managing a team and process that is critical to the overall success of the business!

Position Overview: Manages the development and implementation of program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and Six-Sigma tools and analysis.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) based on relevant standards (AS9100, ISO 13485, FAA, and FDA, as applicable).
• Provide leadership, training, guidance, discipline, and timely reviews to department personnel.
• Manage Quality Department KPIs and report to upper management.
• Manage the Internal Audit program and collaborate with employees to enhance processes, reporting issues during management meetings.
• Oversee Quality interfaces with various departments and stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.
• Manage supplier quality actions, including onsite auditing, troubleshooting, and Supplier initiatives.
• Develop and monitor metrics related to quality performance and business operations.
• Support continuous improvement processes and initiatives.
• Maintain databases and generate real-time and accurate reports measuring goal accomplishments.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and maximize efficiency.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

· Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask effectively.

· Excellent delegation and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

· Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work well in teams.

· Ability to work independently with high self-motivation and initiative.

· Experience with AS9100, ISO 13485, FAA, and FDA Quality Systems, as applicable.

· Proven experience with FAA PMA and/or Part 21, 121, 145 Repair Station.

· Proficiency in using various measuring tools and driving continuous improvement processes.

· Authorization to manage personnel and processes related to administrative controls, business needs, and company goals.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least six (6) years of experience in leading quality assurance functions and leadership roles.