Quality Clinic Leader

Valent Aerostructures, LLC; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a Quality Clinic Leader (QCL) to coordinate analysis of non-conformances, determine root causes, and drive containment and corrective actions with the Quality Clinic Team.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional RCCA discussions, mentor team members, and ensure timely closure of issues while improving process capability and delivery reliability across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience.
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Responsibilities

Skills

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

5 Whys

8D

Fishbone

Pareto

Job description

WHO ARE WE

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Quality Clinic Leader (QCL). The QCL coordinates the analysis of parts non-conformances, the determination of the true root cause, and elimination of future non-conformances through leading the Quality Clinic Team. The QCL is responsible for planning, direction, and coordination in partnership with other team members to bring closure to quality issues ensuring future conformance.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update and maintain procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with Customer requirements.
• Assist and train personnel in procedures and processes establishing and documenting inspection criteria and process improvements.
• Utilize qualitative and statistical methods and tools to collect, summarize, analyze, interpret, and communicate process capability and performance.
• Update and monitor Quality Clinic metrics for jobs that go over the triage rules.
• Communicate in monthly meeting with management for all roadblocks in the quality clinic log that need more support.
• Lead the Quality Clinic team in identifying root cause and implement corrective actions to eradicate escapes (both customer and internal), eliminate scrap, and action quality issues that cause delivery delays.
• Chair and lead cross functional discussions pertaining to RCCA.
• Timely management of quality issues by bringing all relevant functions together and effectively communicate path forward.
• Lead, mentor, coach and develop the Quality Clinic team.
• Conduct training.
• Lead cross functional meetings.
• Search for opportunities to increase efficiency of Quality Clinic processes.
• Facilitate and present corrective actions and containment based on the scope of the issue.
• Conduct data analysis.
• Additional projects as assigned.
• Hands‑on leader expected to work closely with all stake holders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent discipline or related field plus minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or equivalent experience and education.
• Prior knowledge of corrective action techniques such as 5 Whys, 8 Ds, Fishbone, Pareto, etc.
• Comfortable with diverse manufacturing processes.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Highly motivated and dedicated individual capable of leading a diverse team of stake holders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with five or more years previous leadership experience.
• Strong drive for achieving results.
• Ability to conduct independent data analysis and navigate through complex situations.
• Excellent time management skills.

WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance - Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system.

Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system.

Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America's Human Resources Department.

Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days.

This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer.