Associate Manager, Quality Management (ID: 1200)

The Narda Microwave Corporation; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Narda Microwave Corporation is seeking a Quality Associate Manager to join the site leadership team. You will plan, develop, and direct the quality organization to meet customer specs and company standards, while driving reliability, supplier quality, and cost of quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining AS9100, leading a team of quality engineers and inspectors, developing metrics, and interfacing with customers, suppliers, and engineering to achieve top quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with 4+ years in electronics manufacturing, aerospace/defense preferred.
• Experience in defense/microelectronics with AS9100, ITAR, MIL-SPEC familiarity.
• Strong professional communication and leadership.
• Six Sigma or Lean experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Quality Engineers and Inspection Supervisor.
• Maintain AS9100 QMS certification across site.
• Develop and track quality metrics, KPI's, and cost of quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Oversee supplier and customer quality audits.
• Interface with customers, sales, product line management, and engineering.

Skills

Professional communication

Quality improvement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Six Sigma/Lean

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Graduate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AS9100

ITAR

MIL-SPEC

Job description

Salary Range

$120,000 - $140,000 a year

Requisition ID

1200

Job Description

The Quality Associate Manager is a key member of the site leadership team and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the quality team, policies, programs and initiatives. They will establish and manage metrics to ensure that products meet customer specifications and are consistent with the quality standards of the Company. In addition, this individual will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans and improvement initiatives targeting reliability, supplier quality and cost of poor quality. This role will be a single point of accountability for Quality for the division.

Essential Functions

• Manage and maintain the AS9100 QMS certification.
• Ensure total product integrity by providing leadership in establishing a common quality vision, a positive culture & structure and in continually improving processes.
• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Inspection Supervisor, overseeing both incoming material inspection and manufacturing (in-process/final) inspection functions, ensuring consistent application of quality standards across all inspection points.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to build technical capability and drive accountability within the quality organization.
• Mentor and grow team members' skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Develop, implement and monitor all key quality metrics, systems, and procedures.
• Define quality objectives and functional responsibilities.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase performance against identified KPI's, reduce the cost of poor quality, and improve product performance.
• Contribute to the quality improvement efforts of the company by following a structured continuous improvement approach and focusing on root cause identification and correction.
• Oversee customer and supplier quality audit programs, ensuring that the audit programs are maintained as required by internal/external policies and procedures.
• Manage customer score cards and warranty returns while actively interfacing with customers, inside sales, product line management, and engineering on quality issues, specifications and agreements for positive customer satisfaction.
• Stimulate cooperation between teams to enable issue resolution.
• Work with both suppliers and customers to ensure the highest level of quality throughout the value stream.
• Team with the Supply Chain organization to develop, implement, and manage supplier metrics.
• Contribute to the achievement of company objectives by playing an active role in the strategic planning process, including the development of quality targets for continuous quality improvement.
• Manage the quality organization's budget, in support of meeting the company's financial commitments.
• Interface with and effectively communicate with a broad range of customers, cross‑functional teams, and executive management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in an electronics manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience working in a defense/microelectronics manufacturing environment, with familiarity in applicable quality standards and requirements (e.g., AS9100, ITAR, MIL‑SPEC).
• Professional communication and presence.
• Proven ability to effectively contribute to the quality improvement efforts of the company.
• Six Sigma or Lean experience preferred.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security level clearance.

Security and Eligibility

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Narda‑MITEQ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and fairness. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Narda‑MITEQ complies with applicable Executive Orders, including affirmative action requirements for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Narda‑MITEQ is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, as permitted by law.

Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda‑MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export‑controlled information, only applications from U.S. persons within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda‑MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to use or access the Narda‑MITEQ career website due to your disability, you have the right to request such an accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Denise Nocerino at [e-mail].