Quality Assurance

SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance / Control Manager is responsible for overseeing the activity of the quality assurance control department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and/or development processes. Commitment to and support of the Company's Core Values are key to success in this position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee daily functions of the Inspection Department and Quality function (i.e. Quality Engineers, Quality technicians, etc.) personnel and provide guidance as necessary.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of the company's quality systems and associated processes to ensure adequate checks and balances exists to fulfill compliance with requirements.
Verify that all supervisors are provided with the latest revision of the necessary procedures, work instructions, and quality documents to guide their employees in the performance of their duties in compliance with the quality system
Assist the supervisors in identifying and providing the training of their employees and the documentation of the training completed
Responsible for the internal quality audit system including the review of internal audit checklists, training of auditors, assignment of auditors, review of internal audits, approval of the corrective action responses, and verification of corrective action implementation
Responsible for supplier quality assurance
Serve as the company ISO/AS Management Representative and manage and oversee the company's compliance with ISO 9001/AS 9100
Responsible for the review of the Quality Policy Manual and procedures
Responsible for hosting the management review meetings, and documenting and distributing the minutes.
Will attend all manufacturing review meetings for identification of any quality concerns on jobs being issued to the shop
Lead contract review process. Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to successfully and seamlessly transition new products into the facility while meeting quality systems requirements.
Will collect and analyze data for root collective actions and will lead not only the implementation of an RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) but also the zero-defect culture.
Will respond to all customer surveys, quality audits, and customer corrective action requests
Uphold the company's core values
Understand and apply all regulatory requirements applicable to the certifications held by the facility (i.e. AS9100, Nadcap, AWS, AMS, etc.). Be vigilant about the team's understanding and application of these requirements. Train as necessary to fulfill this responsibility.
Own the material review process in partnership with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain. Establish periodic activities to review and disposition all non-conforming or suspected material and act accordingly with the intent to target zero defects.
Identify and implement opportunities for improvements through QMS (Quality Management System) changes and make this part of the culture within the team.
Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities to include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:
Excellent attention to detail
Must be knowledgeable in Geometric Tolerancing, ISO 9000/AS 9100, and Quality Systems
Demonstrated experience in quality management, teaching and training
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands
Able to lead cross-functional teams on deep problem-solving processes, with a focus on successful results and effectiveness sustainability.
Knowledge of DMAIC preferred.
Lean Six Sigma (Green or black belt) trained, preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 5-7 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.REASONING ABILITY Prioritize activities and work under pressure at all times.
Comply with safety standard procedures
Be able to differentiate between a symptom and the root of the problem
Open to change and improvements
Maintain a clean and organized workspace

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Authorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hot and/or cold work environment, chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises, risk of electrical shock and vibration low and high temperatures and/or other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be required.NOTE: This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Vitesse Systems, LLC. reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the job duty, except as required by Vitesse Systems, LLC. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the Company.Vitesse Systems, LLC. performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:
Is not a United States citizen
Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)
Has dual U.S. / foreign citizenship

Vitesse Systems, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer