Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Salary Range: $85k - $120K/year

A Shift (8 am – 5:00pm)

40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Company Overview:

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment.

Optimax has lenses throughout the Universe! We build the optics behind the latest breakthrough technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics, leveraging our optics manufacturing technology for programs that benefit mankind and projects that defend our freedom. In other words, WE DO COOL THINGS! Our unique corporate culture of teamwork, innovation, and agility provides a dynamic work environment. We are looking for individuals that are committed to lifelong learning and creating value through their hard work.

Job Description:

As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our Quality Department to guarantee the integrity of our products and processes. You will also work in collaboration with the Directory of Quality and Information Systems to support key strategic initiatives and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage Quality Department Personnel/Competencies:
   • Supervise and develop a team of 6 direct and 40 indirect team members, providing leadership, guidance, and support.
   • Identify training needs and ensure the development of competencies required to fulfill quality objectives.
2. Maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management System:
   • Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
   • Ensure compliance with AS9102 requirements, driving initiatives to enhance quality processes and documentation.
3. Problem Solving through Statistical Approach:
   • Utilize statistical methods and tools to analyze data and drive problem-solving initiatives.
   • Lead robust root cause analysis to address quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
4. Risk Assessments and Mitigations:
   • Conduct risk assessments related to product and process quality, design, and production.
   • Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize quality-related risks and ensure product reliability.
5. Support Design Engineering:
   • Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure that quality requirements are integrated into product designs.
   • Provide expertise and support in implementing quality standards and processes during product development.
6. Supplier Quality System Development:
   • Develop and maintain a robust supplier quality system, including supplier audits and assessments.
   • Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to quality standards.
7. In-Coming Inspection and Final Inspection Support:
   • Maintain and enhance in-coming inspection processes to ensure the quality of raw materials and components.
   • Support final inspection activities, including in-process inspection and shipping/receiving inspections.
8. Quality Reports and SPC Implementation:
   • Generate quality reports and metrics to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
   • Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies as needed to monitor and control production processes.
9. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
   • Interface with sales, production, engineering, supply chain, leadership, and customers to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills:

• Experience in Aerospace/FDA regulated environments
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PAPPs)

Preferred Skills:

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• ASQ Certifications (e.g., Audit, Engineer, Manager)
• Trained Quality System Auditor for GMP and/or ISO audits
• Knowledge of optical testing instrument software (e.g., Zygo MetroPro, Lambda 900, Taylor Hobson surface analysis instruments)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or equivalent field
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an optics-related quality or process engineering function
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and quality assurance tools such as Minitab

Compensation and Benefits

Optimax Systems offers highly competitive salary of $85,000-$120,000/year, a comprehensive benefits package and a unique work environment. Some of Optimax’s benefits include: Bonus – 25% Monthly Profit Sharing, Advanced Tuition Assistance, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account Employer Match, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 9 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match.

(EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. Optimax is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for this position,

please call 585-265-1020 and ask for a member of Human Resources