Army Aviation Quality Manager - Wainwright, AK

Amentum•Fort Wainwright, AK

65d

About The Position

The Army Aviation Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient execution of the quality program by leading and managing QC personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Program QC Plan. Ensure performance and quality of assigned QA/QC function conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction. Audit procedural elements of program management. Coordinate collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR). Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications. Consult with local management in determining best measures of project efficiency. Conduct and direct internal management audits, prepare formal audit reports, and define audit schedules. Consult with local management in determining root causes for non-conformances to QA/QC Plan and to customer contractual requirements. Implement the Process Improvement Program. Build good working relationships with task order leadership and actively participate in management process. Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise and manage quality personnel. Ability to work with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently manage the program QC Plan. Develop staff and determine best methods for performance enhancement. Assess contractual requirements, develop and maintain checklists, and communicate within QA/QC function. Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance to include quality management system certification or compliance to industry quality standards; with at least one (1) year experience planning and leading quality assurance audits.
A Minimum of Two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
Must have Two (2) years of aviation or aircraft maintenance experience.
Advanced understanding of QA/QC approaches, methods, management, and responsibilities.
Knowledge of statistical methods, ISO 9000 standard, Lean Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies.
Routine travel to contract operational sites is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US government Clearance. US citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate must have experience with establishing key performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Ensuring effective and efficient execution of the quality program
Leading and managing QC personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Program QC Plan
Ensuring performance and quality of assigned QA/QC function conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines
Auditing procedural elements of program management
Coordinating collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR)
Ensuring inspections, statistical process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis
Consulting with local management in determining best measures of project efficiency
Conducting and directing internal management audits, preparing formal audit reports, and defining audit schedules
Consulting with local management in determining root causes for non-conformances to QA/QC Plan and to customer contractual requirements
Implementing the Process Improvement Program
Building good working relationships with task order leadership and actively participate in management process
Supervising and managing quality personnel
Working with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently manage the program QC Plan
Developing staff and determine best methods for performance enhancement
Assessing contractual requirements, develop and maintain checklists, and communicate within QA/QC function
Performing other qualified duties as assigned