Director of Quality Operations

Aerospace Director of Quality Operations

Remote

Full Time

Aerospace

Senior Manager/Supervisor

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Under general supervision and reporting to Vice President of NDT/Metrology the Director of Quality Operations serves as a vital link between the Prime Aerospace customers, their suppliers, and the SMS Quality Assurance field team for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the supplier quality organization. Applicants must have experience in aerospace manufacturing and hands-on quality expertise. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible in high pressure situations. Travel required of up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Build an organization including management and working teams, deployed within regional zones, to support SMS' business plan and objectives

Deploy the necessary team to a wide range of commodity suppliers throughout the US and International

Responsible for procedures, processes and Quality System development and implementation

Participate in Business Development opportunities, including presentations, RFP responses and contract development

Oversee training development and implementation across the organization

Expertise with AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), root cause analysis and corrective actions, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R etc.

Direct formal/informal problem solving initiatives within the supply base

Lead, motivate and coach a diverse set of quality engineers and managers tasked with exceeding customer requirements

Design, implement and document procedures and process control, testing and inspection requirements and process improvement

Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, yield, for measuring effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions and planning

Establish collection of analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field, or related Field. MBA preferred.

Minimum 10-15 years Aerospace Quality experience leading large teams

Experience in ISO9001/AS9100/AS9145

Expertise in Quality Management Systems with preferred qualifications in: ASQ, Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Must be familiar with FARs/DFARs

Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R etc.

Experienced with delivering Quality management services in the Aerospace Industry

Knowledge of Quality Tools & Standards

Valid auto insurance

Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening

US citizenship required (Supplier Management Solutions, LLC can restrict hiring to US Citizens when government contracts require us to do so. 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(2)(C).

BENEFITS:

12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years

10 days paid sick time

11 paid holidays

Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents

Champ Plan Wellness and Health

Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings

Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances

Free wellness initiatives

Free tele-health

Free and discounted RX

Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)

Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment

requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation

401k retirement savings with match

Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment

100% match of 1st 3% contribution

50% match of next 2% contribution

IMMEDIATE VESTING

Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)

Regular Hourly rate for travel time

Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars

Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll

Federal rate Mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business

Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals

Overnight trips - Up to $75

Leaving home after 4 pm $40

Federal rate mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business

Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars

Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll

Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals

Overnight trips - Up to $75

Leaving home after 4 pm $40

$1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)

Additional $750 paid upon referral's full completion of 90 days' employment

Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded "boots on the ground" business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo's team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.