Manager, Quality Assurance

AAR Corp•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and maintains a quality system to assure that products provided by suppliers meet AAR and end-user specifications and are suitable for their intended use. Supports the quality assurance program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products, maintains the facility's Corrective and Preventative Action System, and promotes continuous improvement. The role includes coordinating with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to resolve quality problems; preparing reports; chairing the facility Supplier Review Board; reviewing departmental technical problems and procedures; ensuring incoming transfers and RMRs are processed properly; assisting Quality Control personnel with department standards; and administering training for Quality Control inspectors. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance experience.
Exposure to warehouse operations.
PC literacy.
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university, or eight years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commitment to company values and ethics.
Dependability, including timely and accurate work.
Positive attitude and strong work energy.
Ability to plan and carry out tasks without detailed instructions, prepare for problems or opportunities, and take on additional responsibilities.
Coaching and development skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to use data to determine cause and effect in complex problem solving.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
Ability to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Nice To Haves

Formal Quality Assurance credential from a recognized quality association.
FAA A&P License.

Responsibilities

Support the quality assurance program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products.
Develop and maintain a published supplier quality index with the supplier review board to ensure that only high-quality vendors are retained.
Maintain the facility's Corrective and Preventative Action System.
Meet with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required.
Prepare reports required by customers and staff personnel, including progress, status, and productivity reports.
Serve as chairperson of the facility Supplier Review Board.
Review technical problems and departmental procedures and recommend solutions or procedural changes.
Ensure all incoming transfers and RMRs are processed properly.
Assist Quality Control personnel in reviewing and updating department standards.
Promote continuous improvement.
Administer effective training and on-the-job training for Quality Control inspectors.
Perform other duties as assigned.