Site Quality Leader (Onsite)
About The Position
This position owns the execution of Quality Assurance operational goals and plans in our Avionics manufacturing facilities in Iowa (Decorah, Bellevue, Manchester, Cedar Rapids, Coralville), Moorestown, New Jersey and Heidelberg, Germany. Sets direction and leads resources to ensure continuous quality improvement. Provides guidance across the organization in the implementation of plans and procedures that drive achievement of Quality goals. This position has leadership over manufacturing quality professionals, including but not limited to, Quality Engineers, Quality Assurance Technicians, Inspectors and Quality Managers.
Requirements
- Previous people leadership experience
- Previous experiences in quality
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the Aviation industry
- Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Previous leadership experience in a quality organization
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Competence in root cause corrective action methodologies
Responsibilities
- Develops and leads implementation of organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving.
- Drives quality improvement processes to ensure on-going reductions in product Scrap, Rework and Repair (SRR) costs, Internal Defects and escapes
- Directs collection and analysis of quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategy and programs.
- Directs production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvement.
- Establishes, oversees, and coordinates quality policy and practice
- Seeks out and incorporates lessons learned and industry best practices
- 25% travel may be required (primarily to the other Iowa locations)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
