Manager, Quality Control

CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC•Downers Grove, IL

9d•$102,500 - $138,500

About The Position

The Manager, Quality Control is accountable for ensuring Chemring Energetic Devices’ company-wide inspection processes meet quality standards, procedures, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. Working with Quality Inspection Leads, the manager develops and oversees quality processes, ensures work is completed to schedule requirements, leads inspections and audits, analyzes quality data, and implements corrective actions. The role is also responsible for ensuring assigned personnel are competently trained and continue to develop. The position manages the day-to-day operations of the Quality Assurance Inspection department, including planning and scheduling work, allocating resources, maintaining staff competency and cross-training, managing non-conforming material processes and calibration, and monitoring key performance indicators. The manager collaborates with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other teams to address quality matters and support programs and procedures. The role directly supervises Quality Inspection Leads and their assigned personnel. The role is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. CED uses a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off. The stated salary range is $102,500 to $138,500 per year; compensation may also include participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program. Candidates must be a lawful U.S. person under ITAR restrictions and eligible to possess explosives as required under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003, as amended.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of progressive Quality Control or Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Must be a lawful U.S. person due to ITAR restrictions.
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003, as amended, as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for Chemring Energetic Devices employees.
Ability to work effectively amid shifting priorities.
Extensive working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and ability to read blueprints and drawings.
Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, team leadership, and organizational skills.
Excellent critical-thinking skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
High degree of integrity and trustworthiness.
Experience with ERP systems.
Solid proficiency with Microsoft applications and software.
Ability to meet vision requirements based on contracting requirements.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally, and negligible weight frequently; position also involves sitting, standing, walking, and routine computer use, including extended desk sitting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry is highly preferred.
Experience with Microsoft D365 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Quality Assurance Inspection department and ensure accurate, safe, and efficient outputs in accordance with company policy.
Direct work planning and scheduling to meet business needs, manufacturing schedules, and customer delivery requirements.
Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System for delegated and designated responsibilities.
Set priorities and allocate resources to achieve Inspection department goals.
Maintain staff skills, competency, and cross-training to support departmental flexibility.
Ensure non-conforming materials are segregated and disposed of outside the Inspection team.
Ensure the team has appropriate tools, systems, and instructions to perform work accurately, completely, and compliantly.
Manage employee performance by providing routine feedback to Inspection Leads and assigned team members.
Manage the Non-conforming Reports process for non-conforming materials and ensure material custody transfers are completed according to policy.
Lead the Corrective Action Response process for assigned or delegated responsibilities.
Own the company calibration process and its outcomes.
Interface with Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and Manufacturing as the subject matter expert for quality control questions and concerns.
Monitor and report assigned key performance indicators and recommend and implement corrective actions for deviations.
Work with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and management staff on programs and procedures.
Comply with applicable government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct, and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Directly supervise Quality Inspection Leads and their assigned personnel.