Manager, Quality Assurance

VACCO Industries•South El Monte, CA

20d

About The Position

Manages the development and implementation of Quality Assurance/Control function to ensure that VACCO Products meet specifications and contract agreements from the design stage through end of useful product life. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the development and implementation of quality policies, procedures and process improvements to ensure that VACCO products and services meet specifications, regulatory and contractual requirements. Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product. Formulates and maintains quality assurance/control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals. Creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures. Oversee receipt inspection activities and in-process inspection for product throughout production cycle providing necessary manpower. Coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and help minimize costs. Applies quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within each department. Manages workers engaged in inspection and testing activities as well as in quality engineering to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities and products. Work with vendors and Supplier Quality Manager to insure the quality of all purchased parts for company use. Play active role in assuring quality of all purchased parts for company use by responding to requests from Purchasing personnel for on-site source inspection when deemed necessary. Designs and implements quality assurance/control training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers. Investigates and responds to customer rejections or complaints with regard to quality. Responsible for Material Review Board (MRB), internal audits, corrective/preventive action process and the calibration system.

Requirements

Previous Quality Assurance management experience preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Very strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence peers.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions in matters having an important influence on company image and product quality/reliability.
direct knowledge or experience with Six Sigma Training, strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
Strong analytical skills and writing skills are required.
Bachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.) from a four-year college or university and a minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of management experience is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical interference, and fundamentals of plain and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Negotiation expertise is preferred.
An ASQ Certification: CQA, CQM/OE preferred.
Proficiency in all MS office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.

Responsibilities

Manages the development and implementation of quality policies, procedures and process improvements to ensure that VACCO products and services meet specifications, regulatory and contractual requirements.
Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
Formulates and maintains quality assurance/control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
Creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures.
Oversee receipt inspection activities and in-process inspection for product throughout production cycle providing necessary manpower.
Coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and help minimize costs.
Applies quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within each department.
Manages workers engaged in inspection and testing activities as well as in quality engineering to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities and products.
Work with vendors and Supplier Quality Manager to insure the quality of all purchased parts for company use.
Play active role in assuring quality of all purchased parts for company use by responding to requests from Purchasing personnel for on-site source inspection when deemed necessary.
Designs and implements quality assurance/control training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
Investigates and responds to customer rejections or complaints with regard to quality.
Responsible for Material Review Board (MRB), internal audits, corrective/preventive action process and the calibration system.