Quality and Product Integrity Manager

Company Description

Precision Aerospace Corp, a division of Tribus Aerospace, is US owned and operated. We service high tech leaders in commercial and defense aerospace. We utilize leading edge technology and processes to make and deliver complex, short run close tolerance machined parts and value-added assemblies. Our customers value our track record of quality and delivery success and they are fueling our growth with new and interesting part opportunities. 

We desire to build a work culture that reflects our PAC Values. This needs to be a culture Accountability, Adaptability and Achievement. For us to thrive and grow, we need to measure ourselves and constantly seek ways to improve. We also need to stay focused on the needs of the customer. This means we all are accountable to the customer and we strive to make them completely satisfied in our quality and delivery. 

This also means that we want to hire and develop top quality talent who are smart, motivated and focused. Some people may not be comfortable in this dynamic and demanding culture and environment. Our long term associates have found that they like the status of working in the aerospace industry. They enjoy working with a higher level of technology and executing a higher level of workmanship. 

Job Description

General Summary:

The purpose of this position is to effectively lead and manage department associates to achieve PAC business strategy and departmental goals. This includes full accountability for driving an effective Quality Management System and maintaining relevant registrations (AS9100 and NADCAP). Other duties may be assigned as needed.

This role serves as Management Representative per AS9100D 5.3

Essential Duties: The following is a list of the general duties performed in this position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

1. Lead assigned departments according to PAC policies, procedures and practices. Assigned departments include: Quality and NDT.
2. Provide high level input on planning and decision-making related to business strategy, planning, goal setting and execution.
3. Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing strategies, plans, techniques, processes and procedures for controlling and maintaining the desired level of quality for all parts and services supplied to customers. This begins by establishing and championing an effective Quality Management System.
4. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a management system that builds employee engagement, performance and enhances PAC’s work culture. This includes Talent Acquisition and Development, Communication, Performance & Behavior Management and Continuous Improvement.
5. Coordinate with Materials and Production Control to manage the quality of incoming materials as well as ensure the PAC’s outside service providers meet expectations for quality.
6. Coordinates with Sales, Engineering and Operations to anticipate customer quality concerns and then collaboratively problem solve specific issues.
7. Coordinate with Engineering on APQP and manage specific assigned areas of responsibility as it relates to process.
8. Manage the internal auditing system and report on quality system effectiveness.
9. Manage the calibration system. Serves as Technical Manager for calibration.
10. Manage the customer and vendor quality liaison process.
11. Travel to customer or vendor locations.
12. Performs essential duties of assigned team members as needed.
13. Comply with all PAC policies.

Qualifications

1. Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of equivalent professional training and work experience. Applicable professional certification is preferred.
2. 8 - 12 years successful essential duty related experience in manufacturing, specifically in an aerospace precision machining environment.
3. 10 years of successful management and leadership experience.
4. Current and specific knowledge of quality theory, quality systems and quality certifications.
5. Ability to measure and improve COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality)
6. Ability to conduct RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) using industry standard best practice, tools and procedures.
7. Demonstrated high level of business acumen as well as strategic thinking and decision making.
8. Strong and effective communication skills internally and appropriately with Suppliers and Customers.
9. Ability to perform advanced math functions.
10. Excellent computer skills.
11. Valid driver’s license.

Eligibility to work with sensitive controlled data and materials according to ITARs policy and practice. The company requires access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. 

Additional Information

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• The company requires access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals.
• Must be a United States Citizen, or US Permanent Resident.

AAP/EEO Statement

• Precision Aerospace Corp provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements:

1. Primary work environment: Office.
2. Will need to be able to successfully ambulate throughout the plant, view and manipulate parts as well as operate the quality measurement equipment that PAC has specified.
3. Successful completion of a medical exam and drug screening required prior to employment at PAC.