Manager, Quality

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous operational improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structures, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry-leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Quality Manager for our Thomasville, GA location. The QA Manager will utilize skills, experience, and knowledge to initiate, establish and sustain methods for controlling the quality and integrity of all systems, processes, and procedures related to the production of manufacturing components.  The successful candidate will drive a lean culture and problem-solving mindset throughout the team while aggressively driving improvement initiatives to completion.  This role will focus on fostering a workplace culture that empowers employees at all levels to streamline and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. 

At Pursuit Aerospace, a leading contract manufacturer of high-quality, precision-machined aerospace parts, we need individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace challenges, and are dedicated to building strong customer relationships. If you have a can-do attitude and are a solutions-focused professional ready to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Quality Assurance Department, including development and implementation of robust processes utilizing lean disciplines.
• Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Site Quality Manager Systems (QMS) and functions.
• Develop and manage performance of all Quality Assurance personnel, instilling positive reinforcements and taking corrective measures as appropriate.
• Manage the Metrology processes.  
• Ensure controls are in place to maintain accreditations.
• Establish, maintain, and solidify long-term relationships with customers.
• Manage non-conformance processes: review deviations, disposition, perform root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer documentation submissions.
• Accurately read and interpret blueprints, technical sketches, drawings, configuration, and customer documents to meet job requirements.
• Think and act analytically to achieve effective solutions, with exceptional attention to detail and ability to solve practical job-related problems required.
• Represent the company during audits of the quality system by customers or third-party vendors.
• Actively support a process of continuous improvement.

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Engineering or technical degree, preferred.
• Advanced degree, preferred.

Experience:

• Quality department management experience
• Minimum of five years of supervision in manufacturing environment, required.
• Deep knowledge in GD&T
• Relationship with OEM and 1^st tier supplier minimum 5 years.
• Must have Six Sigma and lean manufacturing experience. 

Job Skills and abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Possesses good presentation skills.
• High sense of urgency and ability to meet schedule requirements.
• Must be able to thrive in a small manufacturing environment, frequently serving many roles, effectively handle multiple priorities and meet schedule deadlines.
• Results driven, motivated, and persistent.
• Data, systems, and process driven.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions typically include both office and shop floor environments.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor.
• Lifting up to 20-30 lbs. may be occasionally required.
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Must be willing and able to work onsite full-time in Thomasville, GA. This position is eligible for relocation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, and we do not tolerate workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.