Lead the expansion and sustainment of a committed quality culture throughout the entire value chain through influence and managing skills.
Lead the translation of customer, industry, & regulatory requirements into appropriate manufacturing & inspection methods and transfer them into standard work to ensure quality is achieved in-house and at suppliers.
Participate in new product development and/or introduction planning and execute quality actions to ensure smooth launch.
Manage pre-production validation package for Customer approval: First Article Inspection (FAI).
Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective, and preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA); train and mentor other associates and suppliers to perform effective problems solving using standard tools (8D, 3P and 5Why, etc.).
Manage the cost of quality to achieve business goals and optimize return on investment.
Lead, participate in and facilitate cross-functional teams on process control and optimization projects to
stabilize and improve first passed yield; participate in other continuous improvement projects (i.e., Kaizen).
Develop / refine advanced problem solving & process improvement methods & toolkit, and train employees in-house, and at Suppliers.
Maintain strong communication with customers, internal management team and vendors to ensure quality level is meeting expectations.
Develop Capital Acquisition Appropriation Request (CAAR) to support business needs.
Manage development and performance of direct reports.
Qualifications
Proven ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&T requirements, and specifications. Then connect the technical requirements to appropriate manufacturing & inspection methods. Work with customers and suppliers to refine their processes.
Excellent quantitative, statistical and analytical skills.
Must be able to make timely decisions, set priorities, and execute plan to meet commitment: Customers’ business needs.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to effectively influence and motivate others; must be able to deal with ambiguity and various changing requirements.
Proven functional experience in a manufacturing environment with successful track record of results.
Proficient computer skills on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and statistical tools.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science/Arts in Engineering or related field / equivalent degree; MBA, MS, or MA preferred (or equivalent).
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer CQE, CMQ is preferred.