Director of Quality - Cox and Company

Hutchinson • Plainview, NY

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About The Position

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

Join us and show what drives you!

A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.
5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.

Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management related field.
• 10 years minimum experience in a direct QA role with progressive advancement into supervisory and managerial roles.
• Direct experience with FAA regulatory rules and offices in the areas of certification, Parts Manufacturing Approval.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a high paced development environment.
• Ability to direct and manage a department of up to 50 employees.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes and data systems.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, customers and regulatory bodies.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in AS9100 or ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Direct a staff of up to 50 people including engineers, technicians, inspectors, engineers and administrative personnel. Hire staff and provide training.
• Develop and enforce quality systems to ensure compliance to consensus standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and communicate measurement of quality-related metrics to senior staff and advocate for improvements.
• Communicate with customers regarding Quality compliance, complaints, audits, etc.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on monitoring and improving vendor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and drive a quality culture.
• Manage budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees