Narda MITEQ is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Narda MITEQ provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.
Job Description:
The Quality Manager is a key member of the site leadership team and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the quality team, policies, programs and initiatives. They will establish and manage metrics to ensure that products meet customer specifications and are consistent with the quality standards of the Company. In addition, this individual will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans and improvement initiatives targeting reliability, supplier quality and cost of poor quality. This role will be a single point of accountability for Quality for the division.
Essential Functions:
Manage and maintain the AS9100 QMS certification.
Ensure total product integrity by providing leadership in establishing a common quality vision, a positive culture & structure and in continually improving processes.
Manage the team to retain & build organizational talent.
Develop, implement and monitor all key quality metrics, systems, and procedures.
Defines quality objectives and functional responsibilities.
Develop and implement strategies to increase performance against identified KPI's, reduce the cost of poor Quality, and improve product performance.
Contributes to the quality improvement efforts of the company by following a structured continuous improvement approach and focusing on root cause identification and correction.
Oversees customer and supplier quality audit programs. Ensure that the audit programs are maintained as required by internal/external policies and procedures.
Manage customer score cards and warranty returns while actively interfacing with customers, inside sales, product line management, and engineering on quality issues, specifications and agreements for positive customer satisfaction.
Stimulates cooperation between teams to enable issue resolution.
Work with both suppliers and customers to ensure the highest level of quality throughout the value stream.
Team with the Supply Chain organization to develop, implement, and manage supplier metrics.
Contributes to the achievement of company objectives by playing an active role in the strategic planning process including the development of quality targets for continuous quality improvement.
Manage the quality organization's budget, in support of meeting the company's financial commitments.
Ability to interface with and effectively communicate with a broad range of customers, cross functional teams, as well as executive management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience or a Graduate degree with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, in electronics manufacturing environment preferably in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Must have a thorough working knowledge of the various customer and industry quality system models including ISO9000 and AS9100.
Professional communication and presence.
Proven ability to effectively contribute to the quality improvement efforts of the company.
Six Sigma / Lean experience preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security level clearance.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Narda-MITEQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Narda-MITEQ maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment background checks and substance abuse screening where permitted by law.
Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda-MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export controlled information, only applications from “U.S. persons” within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda-MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.
As an equal opportunity employer, Narda-MITEQ, is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Narda-MITEQ career website, as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Denise Nocerino, denise.nocerino@nardamiteq.com