Quality Assurance Manager
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Quality Assurance Manager

Hartzell Engine Technologies

Location: Montgomery,AL, USA

Date: 2024-10-30T06:40:53Z

Job Description:
Hartzell Engine Technologies Hartzell Engine Technologies is the leading OEM supplier of aircraft cabin heating solutions and engine accessories, including turbocharging systems, alternators, starters, and fuel pumps. HET manufactures, rebuilds, and overhauls these products for general aviation and military applications. Our pursuit of excellence drives our business from the initial design to the assembly and testing of each unit. We take pride in our high level of craftsmanship, our people, and our facilities and make every effort to provide customers with the best product and service possible. Job Summary Hartzell Engine Tech seeks an energetic and hands on Quality Assurance Manager to lead initiatives and people in the areas of improved product quality, on time deliveries, shorter lead times and lower costs. The manager will be responsible to create a quality assurance budget, allocate resources and determine schedule for project completion. In addition, the Quality Assurance Manager will help define the appropriate inspection procedures, sampling frequency and inspection techniques. The ideal candidate would be well served to have experience with an FAA based quality system. Key Deliverables: 1) Provide proactive leadership necessary to drive, develop and monitor critical metrics a. Deliver quality parts, on time, at target lead times, and lowest total cost to customers b. Issue, spot, and drive solutions to items that impact these metrics 2) Coordinate and ensure timely completion of quality system audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements 3) Coordinate and ensure timely completion of internal corrective actions 4) Maintain quality system manuals and procedures 5) Provide oversight and guidance to Quality Engineering 6) Ensure conformity inspections are being completed in a timely manner 7) Provide ownership for the export compliance program Requirements Education/Experience Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an emphasis on Quality preferred or ten years of equivalent experience required. Technical Competencies 1) Excellent verbal and written communication skills 2) Demonstrated understanding of quality management system requirements (Preferred: AS9100, and FAA parts 21 & 145) a. Ability to write manuals and requirements, technical procedures and document processes b. Ability to interpret requirements and implement into the quality management system 3) Structured problem solving skills to determine root cause a. Ability to develop a plausible root cause and implement effective corrective action. b. Familiarization with the principles of Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc. 4) Knowledge of Manufacturing a. Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and non-destructive testing methods, the application of each method and the requirements needed to certify processes and individuals 5) Organization skills a. LEAN principles b. Group facilitation c. Project management 6) Gage management: a. Gage calibration and inventory management experience. b. Create and prove out gage calibration procedures traceable to NIST c. Ability to manage out of tolerance gage conditions 7) Proficient Computer Skills (MS-Office, Excel and quality inspection management software) Behavioral Characteristics 1) Strategic Decision Making - Identifies key strategic issues; obtains information and identifies issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; commits to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values. 2) Customer Focus - Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect; acts with customers in mind and is dedicated to meeting the expectations of both internal and external customers. 3) Drives for Results - is an action-oriented leader who can be counted on to meet goals successfully; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. 4) Builds and Leads a Successful Team - a hands on leader who uses appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; creates strong morale and spirit; shares wins and successes; develops their skills and abilities and deeply engages with the team and is inquisitive about their area of responsibility. 5) Demonstrates Self-Awareness - knows personal strengths, weakness, opportunities and limits and is open to feedback and rounding out weaknesses by utilizing the strength of others on the team. 6) Demonstrates Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in line with those values. Practices and rewards these values to reinforce desired company culture. Salary Expectations Competitive compensation & benefits package EEO/AA/E-Verify Employer
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