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Summary

Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing all aspects of the Quality department. This role is responsible for implementing and utilizing the AS 9100, ISO 9001-2000, NADCAP, and compliant Quality Management Systems to ensure that our products are manufactured to meet the dimensions, specifications, quality and any other features or requirements specified by our customers. The role is responsible to drive the continuous improvement of customer feedback, management, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Duties

• Works with customers, program managers, and engineering staff to develop techniques and procedures for inspecting and testing company product to meet customer requirements
• Responsible for developing and implementing inspection, test and calibration operations & supporting customer, regulatory & compliance audits
• Oversees analysis on material or product defects, production processes, and customer requirements/specifications in order to recommend or implement modifications in products and/or quality standards where appropriate, including implementing work instructions
• Manages product deviation requests and other customer quality notifications.
• Support and continually improves the Quality Management System
• Partners with engineering to manage the document control process
• Establishes effective communication channels that ensure the flow of quality-related information to and from vendors, customers, management, and other departments
• Identifies and develops new quality metrics as needs arise
• Assists in development of strategic and tactical plans to ensure achievement of company and departmental goals

Required Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9000 quality systems
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Knowledge of lean concepts
• Ability to understand and solve proplems.
• Proven track record in managing a manufacturing quality system with measurable results
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, and related measurement methods and techniques
• Knowledge of product inspection standards and sampling, metrology and tools calibration preferred
• Experience in using statistical data analysis methodology to control and improve the design, product realization (manufacturing) and supply chain related processes
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and supplier quality management programs for government and prime contractors purchasing, contracting and subcontracting
• Ability to specify, negotiate and document agreements related to supplier quality requirements
• Experience in developing, implementing and managing/leading an effective MRB (material review board) program
• Ability to lead an effective continuous improvement program (or be part of the team that is responsible) related to both products and processes
• Ability to interact well with and manage people as well as facilitate interdisciplinary teams
• Adapts quickly to changing requirements, resources, and tools
• Superior leadership, communication and interdisciplinary skills
• Experience with APQP preferred
• Experience with RCCA preferred
• Lean certification preferred (Green or Black belt)

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Bachelor's degree in engineering / quality equivalent preferred. ASQ-QE or QM Certification preferred.

Experience

Prior work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Computer Skills

• Very proficient with Microsoft office products, document control systems, and databases

Working Conditions

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate requiring hearing protection in certain areas.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

PPE is provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee's position and exposure.

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, additional overtime hours as needed

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Tuition Reimbursement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a division of with offices in the United States. Our headquarters are located in Renton, WA with facilities Sumner, WA and Orange City, IA. We design, engineer and manufacture composite structures used in commercial and military aircraft.

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to maintaining a work community that recognizes and appreciates the value of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding and mutual dignity and respect among all team members. Our Values are the filter by which we do business. Visit to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Orange City, IA is located in the northwest corner of Iowa in Sioux County. It is home to two growing school systems, a four-year liberal arts college, the annual Tulip Festival, as well as many large industry and development opportunities. To learn more about the Orange City community please visit .

Pre-Employment Screening

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

People with Disabilities
SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Orange City Operations: 712.707.9200

E-Verify Statement
SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allow us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.