Quality Assurance Lead for Aerospace Production

Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced Quality Assurance Lead

Take your career to new heights with Regal Rexnord's Aerospace and Defense division. We offer a robust benefits package, including a 401(k) match from day one, all tailored to recognize and reward your experience.

Join our rapidly expanding team! Are you ready to become part of a dynamic group with an amazing culture? Your career path awaits you here.

What You'll Achieve

• Inspire and lead quality transformation among a team of 300 associates making key Aerospace components.
• Oversee a comprehensive quality management ecosystem focused on data-driven improvements.
• Focus on developing and enhancing talent within the quality team.
• Manage customer relations and engage directly with main stakeholders in the Aerospace sector.
• Skilled in applying AS9100C and Nadcap standards effectively and efficiently.
• Facilitate & implement process improvements including inspection enhancements.
• Direct Quality Assurance and Engineering teams by setting annual goals and tracking progress.
• Expand team resources to support quality assurance, engineering efforts, and compliance with customer and FAA requirements.
• Establish financial oversight for the department, guiding budgeting and expenditure processes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and monthly performance reviews, striving to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Drive reduction in scrap and rejection rates while improving on-time delivery metrics.
• Advance continuous improvement by holding yourself and others accountable using Lean methodologies.
• Serve as the point person for product disclosures in critical circumstances.
  
  

Who You Are

• Recognized knowledge of Six Sigma; adept in using all methodologies in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in DMAIC, dFMEA, pFMEA, and Lean systems. Experience with PPAP process is advantageous.
• Thorough understanding of key technical principles like Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude suitable for representation at Material Review Board (MRB).
• Preferably experienced in a machine shop setting.
• Competency with aerospace grade materials and specifications is ideal.
• Passionate about promoting a Continuous Improvement culture across teams.
• Experienced in implementing Lean tools and methodology.
• Sound knowledge of Aerospace standards - OEM, FAA, and DCMA requirements.
• Excellent proficiency in computer applications related to word processing, graphics, and spreadsheets.
• Strong project management abilities.
• A team player capable of influencing others.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel both locally and interstate.
• Proven experience presenting to client audiences.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in Quality Assurance management, with Aerospace Manufacturing background.
• Travel Requirement: Less than 10%.
• Language: English.
  
  

You Should Demonstrate Expertise In

• Quality Inspection and Assurance
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Expert Troubleshooting Techniques
• Root Cause Analysis using 5 Why method
• Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Interpreting Manufacturing Instructions
• Applying Standard Operating Procedures
• Kaizen Practices
• Quality Control Procedures and Data Analysis
• Blueprint Reading
  
  

Note: “Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.”