Aerospace Director of Quality Operations

TRIGO ADR Americas•Sparks, NV

About The Position

Under general supervision and reporting to Vice President of NDT/Metrology the Director of Quality Operations serves as a vital link between the Prime Aerospace customers, their suppliers, and the Trigo ADR Quality Assurance field team for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the supplier quality organization. Applicants must have experience in aerospace manufacturing and hands-on quality expertise. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible in high pressure situations. Travel required of up to 25%. Responsibilities Build an organization including management and working teams, deployed within regional zones, to support SMS’ business plan and objectives Deploy the necessary team to a wide range of commodity suppliers throughout the US and International Responsible for procedures, processes and Quality System development and implementation Participate in Business Development opportunities, including presentations, RFP responses and contract development Oversee training development and implementation across the organization Expertise with AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), root cause analysis and corrective actions, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R etc. Direct formal/informal problem solving initiatives within the supply base Lead, motivate and coach a diverse set of quality engineers and managers tasked with exceeding customer requirements Design, implement and document procedures and process control, testing and inspection requirements and process improvement Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, yield, for measuring effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions and planning Establish collection of analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field, or related Field. MBA preferred.
Minimum 10-15 years Aerospace Quality experience leading large teams
Experience in ISO9001/AS9100/AS9145
Expertise in Quality Management Systems with preferred qualifications in: ASQ, Six Sigma (Black Belt)
Must be familiar with FARs/DFARs
Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R etc.
Experienced with delivering Quality management services in the Aerospace Industry
Knowledge of Quality Tools & Standards
Valid auto insurance
Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening
US citizenship required (Supplier Management Solutions, LLC can restrict hiring to US Citizens when government contracts require us to do so. 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(2)(C).

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Expertise in Quality Management Systems with preferred qualifications in: ASQ, Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Responsibilities

Build an organization including management and working teams, deployed within regional zones, to support SMS’ business plan and objectives
Deploy the necessary team to a wide range of commodity suppliers throughout the US and International
Responsible for procedures, processes and Quality System development and implementation
Participate in Business Development opportunities, including presentations, RFP responses and contract development
Oversee training development and implementation across the organization
Expertise with AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), root cause analysis and corrective actions, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R etc.
Direct formal/informal problem solving initiatives within the supply base
Lead, motivate and coach a diverse set of quality engineers and managers tasked with exceeding customer requirements
Design, implement and document procedures and process control, testing and inspection requirements and process improvement
Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, yield, for measuring effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions and planning
Establish collection of analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality

Benefits

12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
10 days paid sick time
11 paid holidays
Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
Champ Plan Wellness and Health
Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings
Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances
Free wellness initiatives
Free tele-health
Free and discounted RX
Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)
Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation
401k retirement savings with match
Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment
100% match of 1st 3% contribution
50% match of next 2% contribution
IMMEDIATE VESTING
Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)
Regular Hourly rate for travel time
Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
Federal rate Mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business
Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
Overnight trips - Up to $75
Leaving home after 4 pm $40
Federal rate mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business
Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
Overnight trips - Up to $75
Leaving home after 4 pm $40
$1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)
Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment