Supervisor II – Material Quality Assurance - Westminster CO

VetJobs•Westminster, CO

3d•$82,779 - $140,723•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor II – Material Quality Assurance oversees a staff of Quality Inspectors and supports efficient business and program execution within the Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit. The role leads daily work processes and troubleshooting, ensures compliance with AS9100, and serves as a point of contact for internal and external customers on product quality issues. It drives continuous improvement to reduce the cost of poor quality, improve efficiency, reduce quality escapement risk, and enhance analytical and inspection capabilities while maintaining a consistent safety-first culture. The position works with local stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of the quality management system. It supervises Quality Improvement Associates, including staff skill assessment and process-improvement training; collects and analyzes data to prepare reports and recommendations; develops programs and leads training for A3 projects and Kaizen events; maintains and develops quality evaluation and control systems and protocols; and manages and replaces inspection equipment across three-dimensional labs. The role requires a regular and predictable schedule and effective working relationships across the department, business units, capabilities units, and company. This is an on-site role in Westminster, Colorado, requiring in-person engagement three or more days during each normally scheduled week. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or production-floor environment. Travel is listed as 25%; local travel between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may also be required. Relocation is not available. The employee must be a U.S. citizen and a U.S. person. The position does not require a clearance to be eligible, but the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission for applicable clearance or access after accepting an offer and must be able to maintain it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus at least 4 years of related experience; a higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience per degree level, and related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the U.S. Department of Education.
Experience operating within the AS9100 standard.
Analytical ability and a solid background in problem-solving techniques such as A3 and DMAIC.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency with a personal computer, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
Experience developing short- and long-term organizational strategies and incorporating Six Sigma, Agile, and other practices.
Experience leading key improvement projects across all levels of an organization.
Ability to provide collaborative training, mentoring, and coaching.
Must be a U.S. citizen and a U.S. person.
Must be willing and eligible for submission for applicable clearance or access after accepting an offer and able to maintain it, depending on program requirements.
Ability to work on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
CMM operation or programming in PC-DMIS and/or Calypso.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage a staff of Quality Inspectors.
Mentor and lead the team through daily work processes and troubleshooting.
Ensure compliance with AS9100.
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external customers regarding product quality issues.
Drive continuous improvement to reduce the cost of poor quality and improve efficiency while maintaining a safety-first culture.
Research and apply best practices, working with local stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of the quality management system.
Work through the Quality team to reduce quality escapement risk, modernize and enhance analytical and inspection capabilities, and improve efficiencies and business processes.
Supervise Quality Improvement Associates and ensure effective skill assessment of new and existing staff; facilitate process-improvement training.
Collect, analyze, and summarize data to prepare reports and recommendations.
Develop programs and lead training for A3 projects and Kaizen events.
Maintain, modify, apply, and develop quality evaluation control systems and protocols.
Manage and replace inspection equipment across three-dimensional labs.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.