Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Job Summary & Essential Functions: The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. Responsible for the maintenance, development and administration of all quality assurance systems of the company. The position oversees all quality aspects of the company, which are critical to the day-to-day functioning of the company.

• Manages the quality assurance, quality control, quality improvement functions.

• Responsible for the development, maintenance, evaluation and sustainment ,of the quality system including but not limited to the quality manual in accordance with AS9100, NADCAP, customer audits, internal audits and other customer quality documents.

• Drives the understanding and training for quality concepts and methods throughout the company.

• Supports the values of the company.

• Key member of the management team.

• Supports the Joplin team and customers both internal and external through the development of our QA system, team members and available resources.

• Continuously improve the quality position to contribute to the teamwork necessary to continuously improve other processes.

• Decision authority for quality issues.

• Understanding of the APQP process .

• Other duties as assigned.

  Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

• Must be able to effectively communicate.

• Must be able to occasionally lift from 1 – 50 pounds.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.

• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop; kneel; and crouch.

• Must be able to handle demands associated with management position.

• Working conditions are: 70% office environment, 30% manufacturing environment.

• Noise level is moderate in office environment.

• Hearing protection must be worn in designated manufacturing areas.

• Safety glasses (ANSI Z87 compliant) required in all manufacturing areas.

  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments in accordance with business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential function of the job.

  Skills & Qualifications

  Required Skills & Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, qualifications, competencies, abilities and any physical demands if required. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential requirements of this job.

• Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices, particularly Boeing.

• Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Word and Excel.

• Ability to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive and fair manner.

• Ability to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines as required.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Ability to drive relentless root cause analyses to ensure future success of the Organization.

• Must interact professionally with all levels of personnel, customers and vendors.

• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.

• Overtime and weekend work as needed to support manufacturing.

• Overnight travel as needed to support customer and manufacturing.

• Ability to keep confidential information confidential.

• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

  Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the outlined experience level, education, training, minimum years of experience, product or industry knowledge plus any certifications in order to be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field; up to 5 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience

• Five years experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

• E xperience with ISO/AS or derivative quality systems preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and customer technical data.

1505 Maiden Lane

Joplin, Missouri, 64801

United States