Six Sigma Quality Program Manager jobs in Kannapolis, NC

Exciting Career Opportunity Alert! We're looking for a seasoned Quality Manager to lead the charge in Championing ISO9001, AS9100D, and NADCAP Compliance!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• PTO
• Holiday
• Tuition reimbursement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the Quality Subject Matter Expert (SME) on-site, overseeing all quality standards and ensuring alignment with customer, corporate, and supply base requirements.

• Reviews and enhances current QA and QC procedures to meet department goals, implementing improvements as necessary.

• Validates product quality specifications and attributes, documenting evidence and establishing operational qualifications, updating quality manuals (ISO9001, AS9100D, NADCAP, etc.) as needed.

• Advises Engineering on quality processes during design and specification phases.

• Prepares quality reports, analyzing trends like corrective actions, process failures, recalls, and re-validations.

• Conducts regular reviews of manufacturing and quality systems, initiating improvement cycles based on performance.

• Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure customer requirements are integrated into products and services.

• Supports project planning and scheduling for seamless execution and delivery.

• Manages quality tasks, work instructions, and workflows for fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and shipping/receiving.

• Proficient in using inspection tools to verify parts meet dimensional requirements.

· Customer interface for all quality issues requiring an understanding of OEM specifications and an ability to interpret purchase order flow downs.

• Interface with supply chain/suppliers for all quality RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) on purchased or returned parts.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• AS9100D Subject Matter Expert with the responsibility to support the development, implementation, and management of the Quality Management System per IS09001, AS9100 and NADCAP.

• Generate and review protocols, reports, SOPs, and product specifications.

• Support first article testing, test analysis, manufacturing processes, documentation, project workflow, and shipping/receiving.

• Manage quality metrics, trends, and Lean activities to enhance cost, quality, and schedule performance.

• Direct and coordinate quality control activities to meet company objectives.

• Foster a quality culture emphasizing root cause analysis and corrective action for continuous improvement.

• Develop quality plans, including critical control points, preventive measures, limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification.

• Ensure maintenance and reporting of quality system requirements.

• Act as the quality liaison between company and customer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise 1-5 employees within the Quality department and Shipping and Receiving department.

• When necessary (depending on business growth); would carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• When necessary (depending on business growth); Responsibilities would include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seeking candidate with broad Quality and/or Engineering background, including customer management, contract review, quality management systems, RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action), and Six Sigma tools.

• Bachelor's degree in technical or business field preferred.

• 6-10 years of experience in Quality QA/QC or Engineering within aerospace manufacturing.

• Knowledgeable in ISO9001, AS9100, and/or NADCAP quality standards.

• Skilled in all Quality phases from design to assembly, inspection, integration, and testing.

• Preferred proficiency in CMM programming and operations.

• Background in Quality systems or related field, with AS9100 certification or training.

• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, 5S, and Continuous Improvement.

• Competent in controlling and managing non-conforming material.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant applications. Ability to communicate effectively and deliver technical presentations.

• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.

• Detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.

• Strong business/technical writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills.

• Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals.

• Willingness and ability to learn and engage with ERP system.

• Candidate should be self-motivated, flexible, and able to succeed with several projects at the same time, work accurately under pressure and with a positive work ethic.

• Valid Driver’s License and able to pass full background check and drug testing.

• This role requires compliance with the U.S. State Department’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Commerce Department’s Export Administration Regulations, which require U.S. citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency (Permanent Green Card.)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• • This role requires compliance with the U.S. State Department’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Commerce Department’s Export Administration Regulations, which require U.S. citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency (Permanent Green Card.) Are you able comply ?

Experience:

• Quality Management System / IS09001, AS9100 and NADCAP: 5 years (Preferred)
• Lean/Six Sigma, 5S, and Continuous Improvement: 5 years (Preferred)
• updating quality manuals (ISO9001, AS9100D, NADCAP, etc.: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person