Quality Systems Manager

Cessna Aircraft Company; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4x10 work schedule

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Rhode Island is looking for a Quality Systems Manager to oversee quality systems and ensure compliance with AS9100 standards. The candidate will be responsible for managing a quality team, handling regulatory compliance, and developing quality metrics. This full-time role offers competitive wages and generous benefits, including a 4x10 work schedule where you’ll be off every Friday. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences and 5+ years of experience in quality management are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management with at least 5 years in a quality management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• Experience in leading AS9100 compliance efforts including audits and corrective actions.
• Ability to write procedures, SOPs and test plans.
• Some domestic overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a compliant quality system overseeing day-to-day functions.
• Act as responsible for regulatory compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Develops and reports on a variety of Quality metrics and PEAM KPIs.
• Monitor KPIs and PEAM metrics.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Quality systems

Project management

Documentation

MS Office

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team leadership

ASQ CQE/CQA/CQM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

Job Description - Quality Systems Manager (332437)

Overview

The Quality Systems Manager will manage and maintain a highly compliant and practical quality system. Manages the day-to-day functions of the quality team including quality engineers and technicians. Is responsible for CAPA systems.

This role is onsite in Coventry, Rhode Island.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Systems Manager

• Participates in modification of the Quality organizational structure and is responsible for the development of overall Quality objectives and long-range goals.
• Acts as a person responsible for regulatory compliance (AS9100) for external Quality Systems Assessment agencies such as Perry Johnston and Bell/Textron Corporate Quality Compliance Auditors and in maintaining site AS9100 certification.
• Serves as Lead Facility FOD coordinator
• Manages training of new Quality team members as well as requisite quality training for all RT team members.
• Develop, analyze, and report on a variety of Quality metrics and PEAM KPI’s.
• Support the senior staff and manufacturing managers to continue to implement a culture of continuous safety and quality improvement.
• Directs the management of staff, including workforce planning, recruitment, skills and performance assessments, workload distribution, training compliance and documentation, professional development, and corrective action.
• Advises and coaches supervisors and group leaders, and their staff on technical and operational OFI’s.
• Assists in the application of root cause analysis to diagnose and correct OFI’s and audit findings.
• Leads efforts and training for the site for AS9100 standards and coordinates with all stakeholders
• Develops and documents quality metrics that are aligned with AS9100 standards

Skills You Bring to This Role

• Quality systems and project management experience, procedure documentation
• Proficiency in MS office products
• Detail oriented and organized
• Customer service experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective team player and critical thinking skills
• ASQ Certification (CQE/CQA/CQM) preferred

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as Engineering or Physical Sciences
• At least 5 years of experience in quality management role.
• At least 15 years of experience in quality roles.
• Experience in leading AS9100 compliance efforts, including but not limited to: audits, root cause/corrective actions, FOD prevention, and partnering with other disciplines to continually improve process flows and documentation
• Experience with writing procedures, SOP’s test reports, test plans, work instructions and other technical documents
• Some domestic overnight travel required

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every Friday with our 4x10 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Access to Employee Resource Groups

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