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Quality Manager - Defense - RELOCATION - Rhode Island - Stonington Connecticut
Company: Michael Page
Location: Stonington, Connecticut
Posted On: 05/03/2024
The Quality Manager will lead and enforce quality standards, maintain ISO9001 certification, and oversee product testing to ensure compliance, primarily within the defense and aerospace industries. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of management experience, proficiency in quality assurance practices, and familiarity with US Navy contracts and specifications. Client Details My client is a reputable manufacturer specializing in underwater electrical and optical connectors and cable assemblies for military and commercial markets. Located in Rhode Island, they operate from a modern manufacturing facility, offering a wide range of products tailored to evolving market needs. With a strong emphasis on quality and flexibility, the company is committed to meeting customer requirements in extreme environments, such as undersea, downhole, nuclear, and aerospace applications. They also provide custom molding services for rubber, polyurethane, and epoxy materials. As a leader in the subsea connector market, the company is trusted by navies and scientists worldwide for their expertise in delivering custom solutions for data and power needs in challenging underwater environments. Joining their senior leadership team presents an opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and success in meeting customer demands. Description - Establish and enforce quality standards and conduct material and product testing to ensure product quality.
- Maintain ISO9001 certification and support customer audits.
- Act as the primary customer quality interface, ensuring full compliance with high efficiency.
- Conduct contract reviews for all customer quality requirements and ensure proper flow-down to suppliers.
- Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for the on-site US Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).
- Ensure suppliers meet quality requirements and implement root cause and corrective actions as needed.
- Develop in-process product inspection standards and establish criteria for finished product disposition.
- Lead the Material Review Board process and set rework standards.
- Establish and update quality assurance procedures and maintain product quality in compliance with government requirements.
- Collaborate with management on new product development and engineering designs.
- Prepare product and process quality reports and submit accurate test reports and qualification data for customer approval.
- Assign and oversee quality assurance operational tasks and manage the quality department staff.
- Recruit, select, train, and manage quality department employees.
- Stay updated on professional and technical knowledge in the field.
- Prepare and manage the quality assurance budget, analyze variances, and take corrective actions to achieve financial objectives. Profile NON NEGOTIABLE - will not consider candidates without the following experience
- Established experience in the defense or aerospace industries
- Minimum of 3 years of management experience
- Ability to commute or relocate to Rhode Island
- ISO9001 experience The Ideal Candidate:
- BA or BS in a technical discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficiency in using quality assurance measuring and testing equipment.
- Five to 10 years of progressive Quality experience, including serving as a Quality Manager in a high-compliance manufacturing environment within an ISO or AS approved facility.
- Familiarity with quality system requirements, particularly for US Navy contracts and specifications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States to meet ITAR requirements for defense products.
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including occasional international travel. Job Offer
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