Quality Assurance Manager

uAvionix; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

uAvionix in Whitefish, MT is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department, develop, implement, and maintain a system of quality and reliability testing for our products and development processes.

You will supervise QA staff, set quality standards, coordinate product testing, participate in engineering reviews, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies. This on-site, full-time role reports to the Director of Quality and requires prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or field related to the products being developed required.
• Three to five years of experience in related field required with supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
• Communicates quality standards and parameters to QA team, product development team, and other appropriate staff.
• Participates in quality system maintenance and audits.
• Coordinates product testing processes and participates in product testing.
• Identifies and analyzes issues, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.
• Participates in engineering design, drawing, and data reviews.
• Provides feedback on engineering data such as tolerance stackup and inspection criteria.
• Facilitates engineering data releases to production.
• Designs production fixtures and ensures maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Reviews client, customer, and user feedback.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Department: Operations
Reports To: Director of Quality
Location: On-site; Whitefish, MT
Position Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt, IC2
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Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager will assist in management of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and/or development processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains and supervises quality assurance staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
• Communicates quality standards and parameters to QA team, product development team, and other appropriate staff.
• Participates in quality system maintenance and audits.
• Coordinates product testing processes and participates in product testing.
• Identifies and analyzes issues, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.
• Participates in engineering design, drawing, and data reviews.
• Provides feedback on engineering data such as tolerance stackup and inspection criteria.
• Facilitates engineering data releases to production.
• Designs production fixtures and ensures maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Reviews client, customer, and user feedback.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.li>
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality systems.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and 3D printing technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or field related to the products being developed required.
• Three to five years of experience in related field required with supervisory experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Can you be in office, Whitefish, MT five days a week? *

Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident? *