We are seeking a Manager, Quality Management to work at either our existing state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Toney, AL, and/or our new, AMF in Huntsville, AL, which will be our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.
In this role, you will actively lead the launch of a brownfield site, integrating both existing and new programs into an advanced technology environment that accommodates a mix of low and high-rate production. Your leadership will be instrumental in building a high performing, multi-disciplined team of quality professionals.
Essential Functions:
- Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance and standardization across the organization.
- Cultivate a nurturing and supportive work environment that encourages professional development and continuous learning.
- Identify and implement novel solutions that drive down cost of quality metrics and improve process stability and capability.
- Oversee the accurate collection and analysis of quality metrics to drive process improvements.
- Maintain and update policy documentation, ensuring clarity and adherence to the latest standards.
- Develop guidelines and procedures based on executive feedback and inter-company communications.
- Handle deviations from standard procedures, authorizing exceptions and ensuring gap closure.
- Ensure IT systems effectively capture quality metrics and that data representation is precise.
- Establish and support actions that support achieving strategic goals that impact the department and the site’s short-term operational results.
- Accountable and/or responsible for the overall budget or P&L, the role includes managing financial elements that impact the bottom line.
- Cultivate a culture of quality by promoting best practices, encouraging open communication, and leading by example to ensure continuous improvement and excellence in all operational aspects.
- Practical knowledge and experience in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior quality engineering experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior quality engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior quality engineering experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Typically has strong knowledge and skills in quality or a similar role with an understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
- Budget management or P&L is preferred.
- Experience with Regulatory & Auditing (AS9100 & ISO17025) is preferred.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma is preferred.
- APQP/PPAP is desired.
- Experience with Statistical Analysis is preferred.
- Project management experience is preferred.
- Servant Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Coach/Teacher
- Team Motivator
- Change Agent
- Delegation Skill
- Conflict Resolution
- Inspirational Cheerleader
- Goal Setting / Results Driven
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity and Ethics
- Analytical Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Risk Management
