Quality Manager Position Overview:

LOCATION:  515 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

www.cmigrp.com

• Responsible to put the Strategy in place for the quality department
  1. Develop strategic initiatives to reduce the COPQ
  2. Develop strategy to recue NCR’s along with the engineering team 
  3. Develop tactical approach with his team (QE’s, Inspectors) 
  4. Customer quality issues and problem solving required (FMEA, 8D and SPC)
  5. Experience to reduce overall inspection using lean tools and SPC data, mintab, etc. 

• Responsible for the administration of the Quality Department.
  1. Assign duties, schedule work, recruit and hire new employees, conduct employee reviews, and discipline within the quality control department
  2. Ensure compliance to all customer requirements throughout the company 
  3. Maintain AS9100 Standard Certification and applicable NADCAP requirements
  4. Review KPI performance data, identify areas of improvement and implement actions 
• Responsible to communicate properly to the customers 
  1. Respond to Customer Complaints, Escapes, and Returns until resolution achieved
  2. Communicate with Customer via secure online portals including requests of customer concessions, customer audits, and provide RCCA response with objective evidence of actions 
  3. Maintain Customer related records and metrics regarding OTD and Quality
• MRB Administration 
  1. Facilitate NCR occurrences with Root Cause Corrective Action for Nonconformities 
  2. Seek continual improvement opportunities which prevent reoccurrence
  3. Participate in Corrective Action Board Meetings, and Internal NCR Meetings daily or frequently
• Direct and Coordinate Inspection Activities 
  1. Responsible to improve turnaround time in first articles, and measure team hour by hour performance for accountability purposes.
  2. Direct creation of Detail Inspection Plan, and operation specific Data Collection and First Piece Sheets 
  3. Audit inspection report on a daily basis with the quality team
  4. Coordinate with Production Control to determine job prioritization 
  5. Monitor and improve established procedures, policies, and objectives
  6. Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and QE to produce CMM Programs for production parts 
  7. Responsible for the CMM Program database and CMM Inspection activities
• Responsible to monitor supplier activities and assess performance in quality or delivery requirements. 
  1. Develop or improve procedures to evaluate and maintain Approved Supplier List. 
  2. Perform Supplier Audits to verify Supplier capability and adequacy to comply with requirements. 
  3. Supplier NCR Resolution & Correspondence to seek Root Cause Corrective Action Response
  4. Purchase Order Requirement Review and approve flow down information into templates
  5. Provide performance metrics feedback to Suppliers and discuss opportunities for improvement. 
• Participate Contract Review Activities 
  1. Review Customer Purchase Order Contract Requirements
  2. Review New Product, Rev Change, Specification Configuration Maintenance for requirements
  3. Flow Down requirements into production documents including Job Traveler and Supplier Purchase orders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• In-depth knowledge of precision metal machining and special processes required
• Extensive and proven experience in military and defense, otherwise is not qualified 
• Minimum of 10 years managing a Quality Dept. in a Defense/Aerospace environment
• Solid understanding and experience working with Quality Management Systems.
• Proven leadership capability 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• AS9100 Audit (Rev. D), ITAR/EAR, FAA experience
• Six sigma Black belt or Green belt certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Multisite responsibility (4 buildings complex)
• Proven experience in Zero Defect Plans to drive COPQ down 
• PDCA methodology, RCCA (5 why’s, 8D’s) 

Systems 3 is an ITAR regulated facility. Employees must be able to meet the US Person requirementWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:Tempe, AZ 85281: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident?  

This is an ITAR requirement for our facilities. 

Do you have a Minimum of 10 years managing a Quality Dept. in a Defense/Aerospace environment?

Do you have extensive and proven experience in military and defense?

CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match and company funded Profit Sharing plan.