Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Manager

Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a leading aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics manufacturer in search of a Quality Manager to join its team!Our client’s unique corporate culture of teamwork, innovation, and agility provides a dynamic work environment. This is a newly created position. We are looking for a Quality Manager who is committed to lifelong learning and creating value through hard work.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Manager to oversee 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 :

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration :
• Interface with sales, production, engineering, supply chain, leadership, and customers to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Salary Range

85K - $120K annually

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

Salary : $85,000 - $120,000