Director, Quality and Compliance

TTM•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. The Director of Quality reports to the GM with a strong dotted line to the Director of IE Quality. This position has full accountability for the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100, MIL Perf 38534 and customer /industry specific requirements. The role provides strategic and operational quality leadership across all aspects of the business from design to new product introduction and customer interface through to manufacturing, supply chain, and post-delivery support within a highly regulated aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of micro electronics/microwave processes and process controls
IPC certification and knowledge of relevant requirements
AS9100/ISO9001/IATF TS16949 experience
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
BS in engineering, science or related fields
10 years experience in microelectronics / microwave manufacturing
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Responsibilities

Own, maintain, and continually improve the AS9100D (IA9100)-compliant QMS across all business functions, ensuring customer and industry specific requirements such as Mil Perf 38534 are addressed.
Ensure the QMS is maintained in accordance with all changes in standards and regulations.
Act as the central point for all audits, ensuring all audit findings are addressed with robust corrective actions and appropriate timescales.
Co-ordinate resolution to customer issues across multiple functions, including as applicable design, program management, process engineering and supply chain.
Ensure appropriate communication of sensitive customer issues to senior leadership.
Responsible for identifying and driving Quality KPI’s in accordance with business objectives.
Lead continuous improvement activities and act as site champion for corporate continuous improvement initiatives, driving scrap and yield metrics whilst developing a pipeline of core tool SME’s
Drive Quality team bench strength using talent assessment to provide career development, focusing on core quality tools, industry requirements such as IPC/IA9100/IA9145/Mil Perf 38534 and data analytics.
Drive supplier quality to reduce the impact of supply chain on manufacturing quality and lead times.
Develop suppliers using an APQP approach to continually improve their process capability and compliance whilst reducing cost.
As a member of the site senior management team, participate and engage with all functions to drive a people centric quality culture
Perform special assignments as needed.