Associate Manager, Quality Management

L3HHCM20•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$96,000 - $178•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Quality Engineering Manager to join our Missile Solutions leadership team at the Canoga Park facility reporting directly to a Senior Quality Engineering Manager. This individual manages engineering professionals of various levels, often leads more than one team, presents program status, and communicates inside and outside the organization to influence leadership and/or customers to accept new practices, approaches. The successful candidate will possess high-level knowledge in the following ares: cross-functional leadership, AS9100 Quality Management, product and process verification and validation, and continuous improvement and quantitative methods of analysis. Essential Functions: Define and implement strategic initiatives designed to drive long term improvement to Quality metrics, including cost of poor quality and non-conformances. Work to continuously improve and drive consistency within existing processes, procedures and operations. Manage budget, develop staff and lead execution of daily work assignments to meet program quality, cost, and schedule commitments. Support Quality Engineers on programs as required to establish schedules and resolve complex technical or operational problems. Ensure risks are properly documented, managed and mitigated. Expand the Quality Engineering capabilities of the group by driving discipline, developing QE skillset, ensuring staff is actively engaged with hardware in the plant, mentoring junior members of the organization. Develop a curriculum designed to develop junior QEs into Quality Engineering Professionals. Provide mentorship, coaching, and other resources necessary to foster employee development within our quality engineering organization. Support site and business unit leaders by participating in site, program and proposal activities. Facilitate and drive execution for zero defect initiatives by using continuous improvement tools and as defined by the business operating system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior related quality experience.
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related quality experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related quality experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or other quality management systems.
Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
Experienced in investigating technical issues and nonconformance’s to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions, including familiarity with 8D analysis or similar tools.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skill.
Ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact with minimal supervision.
Deal with multiple tasks and deadlines set by management
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced business knowledge, general management, and leadership capabilities.
Proven experience in developing and implementing quality assurance programs and systems.
Relevant experience supporting the production of high-complexity aerospace products.
Experience interfacing with US government agencies and/or aerospace prime customers.
CQE and/or CSSBB certification.
APQP and/or Zero Defect Planning experience.
EVM and BOE experience.
Proficient in MS Office, business analytics software such as Qlik and PowerBI, and tools like Microsoft Visio and Minitab.

Responsibilities

Define and implement strategic initiatives designed to drive long term improvement to Quality metrics, including cost of poor quality and non-conformances.
Work to continuously improve and drive consistency within existing processes, procedures and operations.
Manage budget, develop staff and lead execution of daily work assignments to meet program quality, cost, and schedule commitments.
Support Quality Engineers on programs as required to establish schedules and resolve complex technical or operational problems.
Ensure risks are properly documented, managed and mitigated.
Expand the Quality Engineering capabilities of the group by driving discipline, developing QE skillset, ensuring staff is actively engaged with hardware in the plant, mentoring junior members of the organization.
Develop a curriculum designed to develop junior QEs into Quality Engineering Professionals.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and other resources necessary to foster employee development within our quality engineering organization.
Support site and business unit leaders by participating in site, program and proposal activities.
Facilitate and drive execution for zero defect initiatives by using continuous improvement tools and as defined by the business operating system.