Summary

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for developing and directing robust quality processes and procedures to ensure the products manufactured meet customer requirements and specifications, including, ISO9001 and AS9100 and AS compliance, as applicable. This position will develop and grow a capable team of quality assurance staff to achieve company goals and objectives.

Primary Duties

· Lead as the management representative for ISO9001 and AS9100 and AS certifications

· Responsible for creation, implementation and maintenance of the Quality System processes, in compliance Quality System Regulation and ISO9001 and AS9100

o Systems include Corrective and Preventive Action, Non-conformance and Material Review Board, Validation and Qualification, Management Review, Document and Record Control, Risk Management Activities, Training and Resource Management, Supplier Management, Internal Audit System, Calibration, Inspection and Inspection Planning, RMA and resolve of customer complaints.

· Establish and promote a work environment that supports the company Quality Policy, Quality Objectives and Quality System.

· Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems that support company quality goals and objectives, and maintain regulatory compliance.

· Recruit, train and manage quality control and assurance personnel including inspection and metrology.

· Provide direction, coaching and development of quality personnel.

· Lead MRB and CAPA process to reduce product non-conformances through training and effective corrective actions.

· Investigate and manage customer complaints with internal and external customers to solve quality issues through the CAPA process.

· Provide leadership on continuous improvement initiatives (lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

· Monitor and report internal and external quality metrics by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

· Maintain validation and calibration of inspection equipment.

· Organize customer quality expectation information and contractual obligations.

· Participate in creation of DMR. Specifically assure the development of part specific inspection plans to meet customer requirements and contractual obligations.

· Develop robust, part specific, inspection processes that meet customer requirements.

· Train all employees on quality & safety procedures & monitor performance

· Support a safety oriented culture within the company

· Participate in the development of the company’s strategic planning, vision, mission and values and desired culture

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering or a related technical field preferred

· Minimum 10 years experiencing in a manufacturing environment with 5 years experience in progressive leadership and management roles in a contract manufacturing environment preferred

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

· Demonstrated leadership behaviors including effective communication, critical thinking and decision making, change agent and a strong sense of urgency

· Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives

· Experience utilizing problem solving and root cause analysis methods

· Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred

· Lead Quality Auditor training

· Experience as a management representative with ISO9001 and AS9100

· High proficiency in use of computer programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, ERP, etc.

· Experience working with QMS and ERP systems i.e. Epicor ERP

Necessary Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

· Thorough knowledge and understanding of Quality philosophies, principles, methods, and tools

· Knowledge and understanding of ISO9001 and AS9100

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Ability to communicate extremely well across all levels and departments of a business

· Drive organizational change

· Ability to lead and develop personnel

· Strong interpersonal skills Self-motivated with high degree of accountability

· Strong Analytical skills and the ability to express concepts effectively, both written and verbal

· Highly skilled in decision making and problem solving

· Financial Management and Business Acumen minded

· Change agent and ability to work with a diverse group of people

· Strong managerial leadership and communication proficiency with the ability to motivate and lead others.

· Hands on experience with ERP and Quality System software preferred

Additional Notes

ALIGN PRECISION is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ALIGN PRECISION are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.