Manager, Quality Engineering

L3HHCM20 • CA

71d • $114,000 - $212,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to join our Space Propulsion and Power Systems (SP&PS) leadership team at the Canoga Park facility reporting directly to a Senior Quality Engineering Manager. This individual manages engineering professionals of various levels. Often leads one or more teams. Communicates within and outside of the organization to influence leadership and/or customers to accept new practices, approaches, and present program status. Requires cross-functional leadership knowledge and mastery level knowledge in AS9100 Quality Management, product and process verification and validation, continuous improvement and quantitative methods of analysis in order to provide coaching to the group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related Quality experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related Quality experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Quality experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or other quality management systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experienced in investigating technical issues and nonconformance’s to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions, including familiarity with 8D analysis or similar tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced business knowledge, general management, and leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing quality assurance programs and systems.
• Relevant experience supporting the production of high-complexity aerospace products.
• Experience interfacing with US government agencies and/or aerospace prime customers.
• CQE and/or CSSBB certification.
• APQP and/or Zero Defect Planning experience.
• EVM and BOE experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, business analytics software such as Qlik and PowerBI, and tools like Microsoft Visio and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic initiatives designed to drive long term improvement to Quality metrics, including cost of poor quality and non-conformances.
• Work to continuously improve and drive consistency within existing processes, procedures and operations.
• Manage budget, develop staff and lead execution of daily work assignments to meet program quality, cost, and schedule commitments.
• Support Quality Engineers on programs as required to establish schedules and resolve complex technical or operational problems.
• Ensure risks are properly documented, managed and mitigated.
• Expand the Quality Engineering capabilities of the group by driving discipline, developing QE skillset, ensuring staff is actively engaged with hardware in the plant, mentoring junior members of the organization.
• Develop a curriculum designed to develop junior QEs into Quality Engineering Professionals.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and other resources necessary to foster employee development within our quality engineering organization.
• Support site and business unit leaders by participating in site, program and proposal activities.
• Facilitate and drive execution for zero defect initiatives by using continuous improvement tools and as defined by the business operating system.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees