Aerospace Quality Operations Manager

TRIGO ADR Americas•Seatte, WA

About The Position

Under general supervision and reporting to Director of Quality Operations, the Quality Operations Manager serves as a vital link between the Prime Aerospace customers, their suppliers, and the TADRA 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. MUST BE A US CITIZEN- BILINGUAL PREFERRED ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. Build an organization including management and working teams, deployed within regional zones, to support TADRA’s 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 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 Perform other related job duties as required

Requirements

Knowledge of: Quality tools and processes and AS9100 rev D
FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations
Aircraft Parts and Material Conformity Inspections
Special Processes (i.e., heat treating, chemical processing, welding, NDT’s)
Business tools including technology and may include the use of statistics and formulas.
MS Office Skills: Fluent English – reading and writing is required
Strong mechanical aptitude
Strong organizational skills
Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as an effective team member
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Pass pre-hire background check including credit screening
15+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Engineering in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment.
5-10 years FAI experience with AS9102 (FAI) Protocol
Hands-on inspection experience and ability to use basic inspection tools and equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
Working knowledge and experience with inspection methods, techniques, and protocols
Strong understanding of Engineering Mechanical Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications and GD&T
5-10 years' experience hands-on experience with the ISO9100 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems Processes, especially in Production, Quality, and logistics
Experience leading customer audits
Project management, time management, problem solving and organization
US citizenship required
Vision exam is required prior to hire. Requirements are as follows: The General Vision Acuity Test shall be performed by an Oculist, Optometrist, or other professionally recognized person. The following requirements shall apply. Near Vision – Eyes meets Orthorater 8 (95% or Jaeger #2 at 12 inches) Far vision – Eyes meets Orthorater 4 (76%) or Snellen Chart 20/50 Color Perception – 6 of 9 Orthorater plates
US or International citizenship or permanent residence status required depending on work location.
Fluent English: reading and writing is required
Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Auto Insurance

Nice To Haves

BILINGUAL PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Build an organization including management and working teams, deployed within regional zones, to support TADRA’s 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
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
Perform other related job duties as required

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 when driving personal vehicles on company business
Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
$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