What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Quality Systems position at Safran Electronics & Defense?

Job Description

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is a member of the Leadership Team with primary responsibility for providing leadership, planning and coordination of activities of the Supplier Quality Organization in support of Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA's, Division business objectives. The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is responsible for managing processes related to the selection, management and performance of suppliers.

Essential Job Functions

Own the development, implementation, and oversight of an effective Quality Management System program that operates in compliance with corporate quality policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Administer enhancements, development and improvement of QMS documentation and methods.
Administer and maintains the SEDA Division's QMS Documentation.
Facilitate and lead the use of lean / six sigma (advanced quality) tools to evaluate Safran or supplier products and processes.
Analyze root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner as related to Quality management System findings and observations.
Lead and participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve Safran business processes.
Develop and lead cost effective strategies across SEDA Divisional sites that results in an ongoing significant improvement to Safran products and processes.
Identify need for and delivers training materials to Safran employee related to the Quality Management System.
Mentor Quality Systems Team on the Safran Quality Management System.
Assume supervisory and / or lead responsibility for quality systems personnel in multiple locations as directed by leadership.
Assume leadership delegated responsibility when directed by leadership.
Analyze customer, industry, and / or regulatory specifications and ensure compliance of Safran products and processes. Lead initiatives to attain / maintain applicable global regulatory and quality standards certifications.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with key customer procurement organizations to the benefit of the customer and Safran.
Ensure Safran products shipped to customers meet applicable business unit, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Manage activities all QMS audit activities including, but not limited to internal, customer and regulatory audits.
Other duties as required.

Complementary Description

Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee

Job Requirements

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in appropriate technical discipline or 8 or more years' experience managing quality systems

Professional certification in Auditing ISO 9001 / AS9100 series industry standard requirements

Experience in a leadership capacity with direct reports

Fulfill all Environmental, Safety & Health requirements and act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times. This includes, following all ES&H policies and procedures, acting on unsafe conditions and aiding Leadership in the attainment of ES&H initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Proven experience in Development Quality Assurance in the Aerospace Industry (Safran standards is preferable)

Prior experience managing the integration and implementation of ISO 9001 / AS9100 series requirements

FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

There is a travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving license, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.

Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports.

Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D.

Experience leading complex projects with remote team members.

Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.

Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

AS9100, ISO9001, Mil-Std working knowledge.

Experience with international regulatory requirements and international business partners is helpful.

Ability to work with a wide range of people for process improvements and corrective actions.

Capacity to work independently and within team environments.

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

Change agent

Communication skills and active listening, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management

Ability to manage and solve conflicts

Ability to analyze and synthesize

Customer oriented

Integrity

Quality Control Analysis

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Specificity of the job

Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 30%.

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