U.S. Quality Director

NEOTECH•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$140,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and directs Quality Assurance Activities and Functions within A&D Segment. Assures that Quality is built into our processes and culture, and that we are in compliance with all applicable NEOTech, Customer, Industry, Government, and third party Quality Standards and requirements. This role will report to the President of Aerospace & Defense, with direct accountability for multiple high-cost-of-failure design and manufacturing sites within North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in related field or equivalent
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to develop clear, concise, and timely oral and written reports.
Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing product/process validation
Experience guiding FMEA/PFEMA
Knowledge of statistical analysis and ability to utilize statistics for process control and defect analysis
Thorough knowledge of FAA and other regulations
Experience Managing AS9100, NADCAP, ISO13485, Etc… and Customer or Third-party audits
Proficiency Supervising, Managing, and Coaching subordinates (basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks)
Ability to manage priorities and workflow; ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Ability to plan and organize projects, ability to engage both customer, suppliers, and NEOTech board at an executive level.
Basic knowledge of proficient on MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); must have knowledge of quality systems of record
12–15+ years of progressive experience in Quality within manufacturing, preferably aerospace & defense.
5+ years in a senior quality leadership role, such as Quality Manager, Senior Quality Manager, Director of Quality, or equivalent.
Experience leading and developing a multi-functional quality organization.
Strong executive presence and ability to partner with the VP, A&D, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management.
Able to communicate effectively with employees from various cultures and at all levels of the hierarchy from shop floor to Safran Group Executives.
Able to communicate effectively with customers and third-party auditors and negotiate requirements.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for prolonged periods.
Use hands to fingers to calculate figures and amounts and perform data entry functions; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand.
No heavy lifting is required.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.
Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures that internal and external quality assurance procedures adequately evaluate products and processes, including submissions to regulatory authorities; develops and implements required modifications.
Establishes and monitors vendor compliance program; develops and implements audits of external component/material vendors, contractors, collaborators, and other relevant organizations as needed.
Oversees reporting on all vendor quality-related activities; assures that vendors adhere to quality requirements and that a quality system is maintained.
Develops and manages ISO9001:2000, AS9100B, ISO 13485 and internal audits on products, stability programs, complaints, and related systems.
Works with all federal and state regulatory agencies and customers on all internal audits.
Documents audit observations and recommends, corrective actions as needed.
Creates and maintains quality assurance databases, reports, and files; oversees preparation of audit reports.
Coordinates with development, project management, and other appropriate departments to create systems that ensure integrity and quality of submitted data.
Maintains current knowledge of government and industry compliance standards.
Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and internal policies to assure compliance.
Collaborates with research and development during new product start-ups and product development; establishes key checkpoints for new products and processes.
Identifies and investigates in-house quality issues.
Develops and maintains auditing schedules and budgets.
Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, develops quality assurance staff; manages schedules and workflow.
Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and governmental regulations.
Participates in customer QBR process and driving a positive customer experience.