Quality Assurance Manager - Manufacturing

Projects•Glastonbury, CT

About The Position

Quality Assurance Manager Position Description: Projects Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager. Projects Inc. is a manufacturer of complex small, machined components in the Aerospace and Power Systems industries and has been in business for over fifty years. The qualified candidate will report directly to the Vice President and will be responsible for all aspects of the Quality Management system and process requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Engineering discipline preferred 5-10 years working in Quality and 3 plus years in a leadership position Experience working with Pratt & Whitney US and Canada required Familiar with layout inspection tools and techniques Intimate knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements Must read, write, and speak English fluently Must have a high sense of urgency and the ability to meet schedule requirements in a fast paced and dynamic environment Responsibilities: Lead and manage all aspects of the Quality Assurance Department, including development and implementation of robust processes Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Quality Assurance and Inspection functions Accurately read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and Customer documents to meet job requirements Think and act analytically to achieve effective solutions, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to solve practical job-related problems required Provide strong leadership skills to motivate a diverse workforce in a fast paced and challenging environment Provide assistance to Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sub Contracts to ensure organizational compliance with customer contractual and regulatory requirements Lead the plant through all audits including internal, vendor, customer, and 3rd party Other Requirements: Strong problem-solving skills and proficient use of common Quality methodologies such as Process Certification, PPAP, Six Sigma, and Root Cause analysis and Corrective Action Ability to coach, motivate, and lead a diverse team Strong presentation skills ITAR and EAR experience is a plus Specifics: Employment type: Full time Compensation: Based on experience Benefits: Medical, Dental, vacation, 401k Acknowledgments: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager. Projects Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law. Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Projects is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug use and abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of our employees, to the security of our equipment, facilities, and product quality. For these reasons, Projects is dedicated to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. This policy applies to all employees and all applicants for employment at Projects. Human Resources is responsible for the administration of this policy. Pre-employment Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test after written acceptance of an offer of employment and before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and will be assigned to a testing facility designated by Projects and directed to provide a urine specimen. Collected specimens will be sent to a federally certified laboratory and tested for evidence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene use, and specimens may be tested for other illegal drug(s) and/or legal cannabis. E-Verify Projects, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your FormI-9 information to verify you are authorized to work in the United States. Projects Inc. will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and have completed the Form I-9 upon hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Engineering discipline preferred
5-10 years working in Quality and 3 plus years in a leadership position
Experience working with Pratt & Whitney US and Canada required
Familiar with layout inspection tools and techniques
Intimate knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements
Must read, write, and speak English fluently
Must have a high sense of urgency and the ability to meet schedule requirements in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Strong problem-solving skills and proficient use of common Quality methodologies such as Process Certification, PPAP, Six Sigma, and Root Cause analysis and Corrective Action
Ability to coach, motivate, and lead a diverse team
Strong presentation skills

Nice To Haves

ITAR and EAR experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of the Quality Assurance Department, including development and implementation of robust processes
Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Quality Assurance and Inspection functions
Accurately read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and Customer documents to meet job requirements
Think and act analytically to achieve effective solutions, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to solve practical job-related problems required
Provide strong leadership skills to motivate a diverse workforce in a fast paced and challenging environment
Provide assistance to Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sub Contracts to ensure organizational compliance with customer contractual and regulatory requirements
Lead the plant through all audits including internal, vendor, customer, and 3rd party