Quality Assurance Manager

API Delevan, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life and AD&D Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Rexnord Industries, LLC, a leading aerospace supplier, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager at its Simi Valley, CA facility to implement and improve quality systems and programs. You will drive tactical and strategic quality initiatives, enhancing internal processes and supplier quality activities.

Responsibilities include leading audits, deploying corrective actions, and mentoring staff while ensuring compliance with AS9100 Rev D and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years in quality supervisory roles within aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and formal problem solving techniques.
• Experience with AS9100 Rev. D and lean manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Drive data-driven improvements to quality metrics (PPM, scrap, FAI, flow down to customers).
• Lead internal and supplier quality initiatives and audits.
• Coordinate regular management reviews of corrective actions and quality systems.
• Develop and manage supplier qualification and certification processes.
• Mentor and develop quality staff; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Time/project management

Multitasking

Documentation

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Position Summary

Rexnord Industries, LLC, a leading supplier in the Aerospace industry, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager, who will be based at our Simi Valley, California manufacturing facility, will provide superior tactical and strategic implementation of the quality system and supporting quality programs. In this position you can make immediate contributions in enhancing the current quality program, improving internal processes, and improving supplier quality activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data driven problem solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, Scrap, First Article Inspection, and Customer Specification flow down.
• Drive a culture of quality at the source whereby all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products
• Facilitate the flow of work and to identify & drive continuous improvement opportunities within the shop floor
• Coordinates regular management meetings to review corrective action and quality systems
• Publishes agenda and minutes in a timely manner
• Lead customer and regulatory audits as required
• Assist Management in the strategic definition and implementation of Quality Assurance
• Develop & Manage Sub- suppliers qualifications and certifications
• Manage the activity and personal and professional development of the exempt and non-exempt quality staff
• Conduct performance appraisals for all direct reports along with continuous mentoring and coaching for their development
• Maintaining and monthly reporting of all relevant Quality assurance KPI’s

Leadership Competencies

Action Oriented, Drives Results, Manages Conflict, Customer Focus, Directs Work, Drives Engagement, Builds Effective Teams

Experience and Skill Required

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years Quality Supervisor experience directing Quality activities in an aerospace manufacturing (machine shop) environment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, problem solve, and meet deadlines and goals
• Proficient in root cause analysis and formal problem solving techniques
• Demonstrated success in the ability to consistently multitask
• Good writing/administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, Minitab, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
• Fact basis, data driven decision maker
• Proven history of customer satisfaction success both internally & externally
• Experience in Aerospace manufacturing with solid background in metal manufacturing environment including metal cutting and grinding is desirable
• Working knowledge of engineering part drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Candidate must have

• Experience working with quality systems; e.g. AS9100, TS16949, ISO9001
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment
• ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Engineering (CQM, CQE) desired
• Demonstrated success in the Key Accountabilities
• Strong Leadership Competencies (action oriented, drives results, manages conflict, customer focus, directs work, drives engagement, builds effective teams)
• Strong understanding of AS9100 Rev. D.
• Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a 'U.S. Person', which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States., or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Annual Salary

Annual Salary: $140,000.00 + (DOE) Several factors are considered when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role responsibilities, candidate’s work experience, skills and education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].

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