Job Summary The Quality Assurance Director is an advanced technical resource in the principles and application of quality systems and compliance, responsible for developing goals, objectives and the organizations quality strategies. The role executes alignment of procedures, processes and resources related to the Quality Management System and helps drive Quality Engineering, Non destructive test lab, incoming and in process inspection, calibration and internal auditing in support of the entire Quality Management System.
About This Role In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Develop overall culture for continuities improvement in Quality
• Promote an "end to end" focus on Lean & Quality from our Suppliers, through our Manufacturing Processes, and ultimately to our ISC Intern and External customers
• Ensure all ISO 9001/AS9100 processes are followed, audited and documented showing impartial evidence of compliance.
• Drive implementation of the Textron Systems Quality Management System (QMS)
• Drive use of standardized lean and quality tools, share best practices, and benchmark world class companies to achieve a higher level of Operational Excellence.
• Evaluate organizational design and recommend improvements to optimize resources
• Plan, assign and direct work, provide promotional and salary recommendations, coach, train and develop talent, and address compliants and resolve personal problems to establish and maintain employee performance standards.
• Participate in due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitutes
• Develop and execute roadmap to achieve long-term Quality vision
• Assure the requirements of our ISO 9001/AS9100 and other quality management systems are maintained. Includes the quality reporting, corrective/preventative actions, Internal Auditing System and customer compliant tracking.
• Develop and execute Quality Strategies in support of New Product Development (NPD) that satisfy near term demands of development programs and support long term vision of transitioning to a full rate production.
• Analyze data, identify areas of opportunity, and implement kaizen activities or corrective actions to address Quality problem areas/opportunities.
• Communicate problem resolution to customers and senior management.
• Maintain the Quality score cards by Work Call, Product Family and Supplier.
• Develop Quality Plans in support of Proposals and Awarded Programs
• Manage Capital, Point of Control, and Expense budgets associated with Quality operations and improvements
• Develop Quality Cost Bids for proposals as well as initial baseline budgets and estimates to completes for awarded programs
• Manage direct and indirect budgets
• Exercise timely effective Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis
Qualifications • Strong knowledge/experience in Aerospace best practices
• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Science or Mathematics.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Senior level, lean and or quality leadership role preferability in a DOD or Aerospace Environment
• Successful track record of Talent development
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Six Sigman Green Belt, Black Belt certification preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail, and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions. Must have demonstrated statistical analysis capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
How We Care At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.
Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedulethat varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee's.Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
- Dress for Your Day : No day is the same, so we don't think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
- Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9% of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
- Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
- Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!
