Defense - Quality Systems Specialist

Davita Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Quality Manager to enhance its Quality Management System. The role involves maintaining compliance, leading teams for non-conformance, and developing process improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess extensive experience in quality assurance within the aerospace sector, along with strong communication and project management skills.

Benefits

$5,000 state aviation tax credit for up to five years

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in Quality Control or Assurance.
• Must secure Program Access for ITAR.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
• Serve as the Quality Management Representative.
• Lead the MRB Team and RCCA Team for non-conformance reviews.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

Location: Wichita, KS (on-site)

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintaining and Continuously Improving the Quality Management System
• Serve as the company Quality Management Representative
• Act as Liaison for interface with customers, suppliers, and other agencies
• Lead the MRB Team in review of all non-conformances
• Lead the RCCA Team in root cause and corrective actions
• Work with leadership team and peers to develop future state projects, goals, and timelines to meet those goals
• Prioritize projects and goals by importance and scope. Work with process owners and other stakeholders to develop plans to meet improvement goals
• Where appropriate, lead execution efforts on identified initiatives. Methods may include Kaizen events or other formal or informal improvement efforts
• Where others are responsible for leading improvement efforts, work closely with each stakeholder to assure goals are met in the time frame required
• Perform continual assessments of current state process performance and update on a regular basis to ensure continual improvement of the business
• Schedule and lead effective meetings. Develop and use formal meeting agendas and meeting minutes to ensure action items are captured and executed upon
• Develop and conduct presentations, develop reports or other written forms of communication to present to leadership or aid in process improvement
• Assist in the development of training and verifying effectiveness of training and perform tests or measurements of processes
• Author or revise documents such as procedures, processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Perform spot audits in assigned shop for compliance items

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of related experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or familiarization with basic quality principles in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to secure Program Access approval on an ITAR controlled program
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs and other software utilized in the manufacture of aerospace products
• Experience using SAP
• Proficient with standard industry RCCA tools (i.e., 7-Pack, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, willingness to learn and grow as a professional
• Understanding of DPD and GD&T, including experience with Catia, 3D, or MBD engineering models
• Six Sigma Green Belt other LEAN certification/experience
• Experience in project management
• Previous experience with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, specifically Designated Quality Representative (DQR)
• Familiar with AS9100 RevD

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.