Description

Principal Responsibilities

• Spearhead quality related projects as determined by the Heim Management Team.

• Perform statistical analysis relative to quality performance and product failure modes.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action/preventive action plans for process and customer related concerns.

• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system.

• Assist with continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen events, lean manufacturing methods, etc.

• Develop training to build quality awareness.

• Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure production of new products or transfer of existing products are in accordance with approved data.

• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.

• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.

• Ensure timely resolution to supplier rejections by spearheading corrective action and preventive action plans with suppliers.

• Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.

• Preparation of QA reports.

Qualifications

An AS Degree plus 3 years of experience in a QA department in a manufacturing environment or on-the-job experience consisting of 5 years of experience in a similar environment. Must be able to travel appropriately 5% of the time. Must have experience with inspection of high precision bearings and FAA exposure is a plus or any combination of knowledge, skill and experience to the satisfaction of the manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• ISO/AS9100 requirements

• FAA standards and requirements

• Product line and manufacturing methods and processes

• Statistical analysis

• Precision measurement techniques

• Strong computer skills

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing

• Leadership skills to effectively help manager develop department staff