Manager, Quality Control

Chemring Energetic Devices•Downers Grove, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland. CED's current salary range for this role is $102,500 to $138,500 / year. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off. JOB SUMMARY: The Manager, Quality Control Manager (QCM) holds accountability and responsibility to ensure that CED’s company- wide inspection processes meet quality standards/processes/procedures, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. Working with Quality Inspection Leads, the QCM develops and oversees quality processes, ensures work is completed per schedule(s) requirements, leads inspections and audits, analyzes quality data, and implements corrective actions to improve performance. The QCM holds accountability for assigned personnel to be competently trained and continue development of staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience of Quality Control / Inspection within a manufacturing environment; experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry is highly preferred
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
Lawful US person (ITAR restriction)
Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
Effectively work in an environment of shifting priorities
Extensive working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to read blueprints and drawings
Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, team leadership, and organizational skills
Excellent critical-thinking skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Professional written and verbal communication skills
High degree of integrity and trustworthiness
Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft D365 experience preferred
Solid proficiency in Microsoft applications/software
Lifting carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of weight frequently.
Must be able to pass vision requirements based on contracting requirement.
Involves sitting, standing and walking throughout the day.
Extensive and routine use of a computer and some extended periods of sitting at a desk.

Nice To Haves

experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry is highly preferred
Microsoft D365 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of CED’s Quality Assurance Inspection department; holds full accountability for accuracy of work and safe and efficient operational outputs as predicated by company policy
Direct the planning and scheduling of work to be performed to meet business needs, manufacturing schedules and on-time delivery to the customer
Ensure compliance with the Quality management System (QMS) for delegated and designated responsibilities
Establish priorities and allocate resources as required to accomplish all Inspection department goals
Ensure a high level of skills, competency and cross training within the department for maximum flexibility
Ensure segregation and disposition of non-conforming materials outside the Inspection team
Ensure the team has the correct tools, systems and instruction to perform duties to a high degree of accuracy, completeness and compliance
Manage employee performance by providing routine feedback to Inspection Lead(s) and assigned team members
Manage the Non-conforming Reports process as related to non-conforming materials; ensure material custody transfer are complete per policy requirements
Lead the Corrective Action Response (CAR) process for assigned / delegated responsibilities
Holds ownership of CED’s calibration process and outcomes
Effectively interface directly with various departments including Program Management, Engineering, Contracts and Manufacturing to be the subject matter expert in resolution of quality control questions and concerns
Monitor and report on assigned KPI’s; recommend and implement corrective actions for identified deviations
Work with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering and management staff on programs and procedures
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ensures 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by leadership
Directly supervise Quality Inspection Leads and their assigned personnel.