Quality Manager

Description

At Spartronics, our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). We also offer value-added services from early-stage engineering support to manufacturing testing, design for excellence and sustaining engineering for the full product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,400 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

Why Join Us:

When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

At Spartronics, the Quality Manager is responsible for directing activities of the Quality Technician and Inspection teams. Has responsibility for planning, performance and results in Quality Engineering along with implementing facility and corporate initiatives.

 What a Day Looks Like:

• Maintain our Quality Management System Documentation to ensure compliance to AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 requirements. 
• Manage our Shelf Life, Calibration, and Layered Process Audit Programs.
• Lead all QMS activities, Internal audits, External audits, MGT Review.
• Drive all daily activities to ensure consistent development of new programs moving into manufacturing.
• Adapt and appreciate all Quality Management Systems (QMS) and drive all operations in parallel with standards and practices conducive to a successfully run QMS.
• Plan and directs research in order to recommend improvement or expansion of systems and/or operations.
• Support on-going operations as needed
• Establish and maintain satisfactory customer and public relations, through direct or delegated contacts with representative individuals and groups.
• Proven ability to deliver continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost (QDC) in the manufacturing engineering process improvement projects.
• Relevant Quality experience gained within an Aerospace Engineering or Manufacturing Environment, and proven knowledge of Quality processes.
• Lead plant in error-proofing and detection improvement initiatives.
• Lead plant in APQP plan development, review, and sustainment.
• Coach plant teams in effective customer complaint, problem solving, and verification activities.
• Support Lean implementation in the facility.
• Ensure that quality engineering effectively interprets and flows down customer contractual quality requirements to programs, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and inspection.
• Must interface successfully with vendors, external and internal customers by discussing quality specifications and actions taken to prevent or correct problems with products produced and post-delivery defects.
• Oversee and ensure the success of quality engineers who review engineering and manufacturing information, specifications and bills of materials; production, tool and test equipment drawings; production and tool plans; operations and routing sheets: production, storage and shipping methods to assure that products meet customers’ requirements with minimum variation and ease of inspection.
• Oversee and ensure that quality engineering provides thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of managerial and technical problems involving the utilization of manufacturing and quality engineering techniques which includes circuit boards, electronic assembly, soldering as it applies to procured and WIP hardware.
• Ensure generation of quality metrics & trend charts and other reports, which indicate the quality of the items produced.  Analyze these reports to determine correct trends.
• Lead and manage teams that perform investigations to determine the root cause for product and process non-conformances.
• Ensure that quality engineering initiates and follows-up on inspection and test methods and procedures to ascertain proper administration and compliance with all requirements. Assists in cost reduction through efficient planning, early detection of production errors and utilization of inspection techniques.
• Prepare quality cost estimates for proposals including estimates for special facilities, services and techniques required for performance of the proposed programs.
• Have a successful track record in building and supporting cross functional teams with Operations and the Program Management Office.
• Carry out leadership/management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering strongly preferred or related field with progressive experience in manufacturing or other job-related experience deemed acceptable by the hiring team.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of Quality Management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus
• Strong influencer with the ability to drive a step change in approach to quality assurance
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Must have working knowledge of AS9100 procedural documentation requirements and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements. 
• Excellent analytical skills using Six Sigma and Lean Principles.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Previous departmental management experience managing an engineering group with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously using formal project planning techniques

 Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative industry.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to projects that have a significant impact on national defense and technology advancements.

All applicants must be a U.S. person 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. We can not provide visa sponsorships.

Join Our Journey: If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

Our Benefits:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. 
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

How to Apply: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.