QC/QA Manager

Primary Weapons Systems•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading the quality function to ensure products meet internal standards and customer/regulatory requirements. This role manages the Quality team, drives continuous improvement across manufacturing and inspection processes, and serves as the site subject-matter expert for CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and VMM (Vision Measuring Machine) programming, operation, and measurement system capability.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must know CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and VMM (Vision Measuring Machine) programming, operation, and measurement system capability.
Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents.
Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the public in a knowledgeable way that reflects positively on the company. Also be effective in presenting goals to employees and coworkers daily.
Must be able to conduct all types of mathematical problems including the ability to calculate sample rates, defect percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Understanding machining principles, angles, cosine, drill points.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must have ability to visualize forward and backwards throughout the product process simultaneously.
Can make sound judgement when unknown outcome may occur.
Use historical information on topics to provide sound and logical opinion.
Strong computer related skills including familiarization with word processing software, spreadsheet, and database software.
MCOSMOS, MEASURLINK, SOLIDWORKS, CAT1000PS and 1Factory are used daily.
Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Lean Manufacturing – Exercises a commitment to driving value and eliminating waste.

Nice To Haves

MCOSMOS certification-ongoing technical learning.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop Quality personnel (inspectors, CMM programmers/operators, technicians), including training plans and competency assessment.
Own and maintain the site inspection strategy, including first article inspection (FAI), in-process inspection, final inspection, and nonconforming material control.
Program, operate, and optimize CMM and VMM inspection routines; validate new programs and ensure robust fixturing, probing strategies, and repeatability.
Review engineering drawings/models and apply GD&T; translate requirements into effective inspection plans and CMM programs.
Establish and monitor measurement system performance, including MSA (Gage R&R), calibration, and uncertainty/traceability where applicable.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and customer issues; implement containment, corrective action verification, and effectiveness checks.
Plan and execute internal audits; support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits as required; ensure timely closure of findings.
Manage supplier quality activities (incoming inspection requirements, SCARs, supplier audits/scorecards) to reduce defects and improve on-time quality performance.
Analyze quality data (scrap, rework, CP/CPK, PPM, Pareto) and lead continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma or similar methods.
Maintain and improve quality documentation and systems (procedures, work instructions, control plans, inspection records) and ensure adherence across operations.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Planning, and Customer Service to support new product introduction (NPI), process changes, and capacity expansions.
Directly supervises employees in department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; validating accuracy of labor hours and PTO.
Displays understanding and shows respect.
Manages difficult or emotional employee situations.
Meet commitments in a timely manner.
Responds promptly to employee needs as well as other department needs.
Drives employees to continually learn and improve technical skills within the field.
Utilizes different motivational tools to increase morale within department.