Director of Quality and Product Integrity

  • Full-time

Company Description

Aerospace is soaring and so are we!

Precision Aerospace Corp. (PAC) customers are high tech leaders in commercial and defense aerospace. Because of advancements in technology leading to significant fuel savings, the aerospace industry is positioned for unprecedented growth. We utilize leading edge technology and processes to make and deliver short run, high mix, close tolerance parts. Our customers value our track record of quality and delivery success and they are fueling our growth with new and interesting part manufacturing opportunities. 

 

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to effectively lead and manage department associates to achieve PAC business strategy and departmental goals as a senior member of the operations team.  This includes full accountability for improving the current Quality Management System while 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. Establishing and championing an effective Quality Management system that links to the Tribus Operating System (TOS)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Coordinate with Materials and Production Control to manage the quality of incoming materials as well as insure the PAC’s outside service providers meet expectations for quality.  

7. Coordinates with Sales, Engineering and Operations to anticipate customer quality concerns and then collaboratively problem solve specific issues.

8. Coordinate with Engineering on APQP and manage specific assigned areas of responsibility as it relates to process.

9. Manage the internal auditing system and report on quality system effectiveness.

10.  Manage the calibration system.  Serves as Technical Manager for calibration.

11.  Manage the customer and vendor quality liaison process.

12.  Travel to customer or vendor locations.

13.  Performs essential duties of assigned team members as needed.

14.  Comply with all PAC policy.

 

Qualifications

  1. Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of equivalent professional training and work experience.  Applicable professional certification is preferred.
  2. 15 - 20 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. Demonstrated high level of business acumen as well as strategic thinking and decision making.
  6. Strong and effective communication skills internally and appropriately with Suppliers and Customers.
  7. Ability to perform advanced math functions.
  8. Excellent computer skills.
  9. 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

PAC is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer.