Quality Manager

HEICO; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wencor Group is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee PMA Lab and Distribution Receiving Inspection, ensuring adherence to QMS standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead a team, drive CAPA initiatives, and coordinate audits to maintain airworthiness compliance.

Responsible for continuous improvement, quality metrics, and budgeting within the Quality Department, with emphasis on defect reduction, throughput, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience managing quality systems in aerospace or PMA environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and FAR Part 21 requirements.
• Ability to implement CAPA programs and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Department for PMA Lab and Receiving Inspection.
• Oversee internal audits, supplier audits, and customer audits.
• Manage quality procedures, records, and reports in the QMS.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduction of defects and PQEs.
• Prepare and manage the department budget and metrics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Quality metrics analysis

Education

ASQ certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access)

Job description

Overview Of The Position

Responsible for the management of all quality functions of The Wencor Group's PMA group (PTC) including policies, procedures, and product quality for Part Manufacturing Approval (PMA) & Distribution Inspection.

• Responsible for management of the direct and in-direct employees in the Quality Department PTC Lab & Receiving Inspection including education and training of employees as to their impact in the quality management system, performing 1:1 with direct reports, interviewing and hiring, and performance management.
• Manages quality system, in relation to PMA Lab, which includes oversight of all related Quality Assurance Procedures, internal audits, customer audits and responses, root cause analysis and corrective action system for PTC Lab and Distribution Receiving Inspection.
• Submit reports of serious defects or recurring un-airworthy conditions in accordance with the procedures described in the Wencor QMS.
• Manage all aspects of the Metrology process including the training and performing of inspection and test analysis when needed.
• Lead and manage a continuous process improvement program incorporating a Corrective Action/Preventive Action, CAPA, program to ensure timely and effective resolution of process issues, capacity and throughput improvement opportunities and customer complaints.
• Maintains approval and continued compliance to aerospace industry dictated quality system requirements to include, but not limited to ISO9000, AS9100, FAR Part 21, and other major OEM contractual requirements.
• Review technical problems and procedures of the departments and recommend revisions that would enhance overall quality of processes and systems.
• Monitor effectiveness of the quality systems through timely reporting of internal and external quality metrics.
• Prepare and achieve department goals and objectives. Goals and objectives to focus on product quality, reduction in PQEs, variation reduction, reduced backlog, improved turn time, and increased profitability.
• Prepare and manage the department's annual budget.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of the direct and in-direct employees in the Quality Department PTC Lab & Receiving Inspection including education and training of employees as to their impact in the quality management system, performing 1:1 with direct reports, interviewing and hiring, and performance management.
• Manages quality system, in relation to PMA Lab, which includes oversight of all related Quality Assurance Procedures, internal audits, customer audits and responses, root cause analysis and corrective action system for PTC Lab and Distribution Receiving Inspection.
• Submit reports of serious defects or recurring un-airworthy conditions in accordance with the procedures described in the Wencor QMS.
• Manage all aspects of the Metrology process including the training and performing of inspection and test analysis when needed.
• Lead and manage a continuous process improvement program incorporating a Corrective Action/Preventive Action, CAPA, program to ensure timely and effective resolution of process issues, capacity and throughput improvement opportunities and customer complaints.
• Maintains approval and continued compliance to aerospace industry dictated quality system requirements to include, but not limited to ISO9000, AS9100, FAR Part 21, and other major OEM contractual requirements.
• Review technical problems and procedures of the departments and recommend revisions that would enhance overall quality of processes and systems.
• Monitor effectiveness of the quality systems through timely reporting of internal and external quality metrics.
• Prepare and achieve department goals and objectives. Goals and objectives to focus on product quality, reduction in PQEs, variation reduction, reduced backlog, improved turn time, and increased profitability.
• Prepare and manage the department's annual budget.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent inter-personal skills
• High degree of organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to think and work independently
• Basic understanding of lean and Six Sigma performance measurements and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Ability to process map, create and modify procedures, instructions and training documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, and Access
• Must be knowledgeable and understand modern theories (Total Quality Management, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Process/quality improvement techniques (business process reengineering, Six Sigma, SPC) and quality process standards (ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Read analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
• Knowledge of quality techniques, methods and procedures.
• Possess a basic knowledge of company organization, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of operational methods employed by Engineering, Manufacturing and Design would also be helpful. Knowledge of current quality control methods, including statistical techniques.
• Certification by the American Society of Quality would be desirable.
• Problem solving, SPC, FMEA, Control plans.