Quality/QMS Manager

LIFEPORT LLC • Woodland, WA

6h • $85,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Manages the development and implementation of program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six-Sigma tools and analysis.

Requirements

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent skills in written and oral communication and teamwork
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Effectively problem solve, prioritize, and follow through on assignments and projects
• AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Systems experience
• Proven FAA PMA and/or Part 21, 121, 145 Repair Station experience
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, gauges, fixtures, optical comparator, and hardness testers
• Experience in driving continuous improvement processes such as through Six Sigma, Green Belt or higher certifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• BA/BS degree in related field
• At least six (6) years of leading quality assurance functional responsibilities and leadership experience
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.14 is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) that is currently established (AS9100-D)
• Provide leadership, training, guidance, discipline and timely reviews to those in the department
• Manage the Quality Department KPI’s and report out to upper management
• Routinely perform Internal Audits of the System, and work with employees to improve the process. Report issues during management meetings
• Oversees the Quality interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
• Coordinate supplier quality actions relative to products and services provided that includes onsite auditing, troubleshooting and Supplier Gold Program initiatives
• Develop and monitor metrics relative to escapes, delivered quality, scrap, rework and repair and business operation results
• Investigate to determine relentless root cause and corrective and preventive action utilizing resident continuous improvement operating system tools
• Support continuous improvement processes and initiatives for functional areas of responsibility
• Maintain databases and mine information to have real-time and accurate reports measuring goal accomplishments
• Develop/maintain performance metrics and manage to highest efficiency (e.g., POI Dwell, NC’s, etc.)

Benefits

• PTO – Paid Time off and personal time
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program and onsite gym with free personal training
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees