Quality Manager

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT seeks a Quality Manager to lead the local quality team, ensuring AS9100 compliance and driving continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Operations, Engineering and others to respond to information requests and resolve non-conformities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and at least 3 years as a Quality Engineer in aerospace; proficiency with DISCUS and Net-Inspect for FAI/FAIRs, and knowledge of AS9100/AS9102.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years in aerospace quality.
• Experience with DISCUS and Net-Inspect for FAI/FAIRs.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and AS9102.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Manages direct reports including the Quality Engineering and Inspection functions.
• Coaches and directs the team to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, driving improved service.
• Uses the CAPA tool to track and resolve root cause evaluations.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture in problem solving.
• Verifies effectiveness of problem resolution by monitoring production performance.
• Works with customers and suppliers for quality audits, source inspections and concerns.
• Develops, implements, maintains documents and procedures per industry standards.
• Represents Quality for new product introduction and program launches, ensuring requirements are met.
• Participate in contract reviews to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing on quality standards.
• Oversee and coordinate First Article Inspection (FAI) with team.
• Participate in FMEA teams and provide input from floor.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues.

Skills

Quality Engineering

AS9100 Knowledge

AS9102 Knowledge

FMEA

CAPA

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DISCUS

Net-Inspect

Job description

FLSA: Salaried Exempt

Summary

TheQuality Managerprovides leadership, oversight, and guidance for the local Times Microwave Systems Quality Team. The Manager is responsible for Quality Assurance and Control teams supporting the local facility, ensuring compliance to AS9100, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, the Quality Manager collaborates daily with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and other employees to respond to information requests and resolve non-conformities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages direct reports including the Quality Engineering and Inspection functions.
• Coaches and directs the team to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external customers, driving improved customer service.
• Utilizes the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) tool to track, address and solve internal and external root cause evaluations.
• Drive a "continuous improvement" company culture with respect to problem solving
• Verifies effectiveness of problem resolution by monitoring production performance after implementation.
• Works directly with customers and suppliers for quality audits, source inspections and quality concerns
• Develops, implements, and maintains documents and procedures in compliance with industry standards.
• Represents the Quality function for new product introduction and program launches, ensuring customer requirements are met, validate processes, develop inspection plans, etc.
• Participate in contract review to help ensure company compliance to requirements
• Provide technical guidance and training to the manufacturing team on quality standards and best practices.
• Oversee and coordinate First Article Inspection (FAI) with the team to verify the manufacturing processes and ensure the product meets specified requirements.
• Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and feed inputs from manufacturing floor for an effective analysis.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical) or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in using DISCUS and Net-Inspect for FAI and FAIRs.
• Proficiency in AS9100 and AS9102 (First Article Inspection and Reporting).
• Experience in new product qualification and validation testing is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.