Director of Hardware Quality Engineering

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is currently looking for a Director of Hardware Quality Engineer with 5-10 year’s experience.

This is a Direct opportunity in Oxnard, CA.

Salary : $150K

SUMMARY :

Responsible for the entire range of quality assurance activities in the organizational unit. Formulates and develops program design, policies and procedures.

Issues formal product process specifications and confers with other top management, customers and other representatives in the planning, scheduling, coordinating and directing of the quality assurance program in conformance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, government regulations and production schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and implement a Business Management System that ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including AS9100, ISO 9001 and NADCAP
• Lead the Quality Assurance Team to ensure all product quality issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner
• Manage the Quality Assurance budget to ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and all department expenses are within budget
• Maintain and update all Quality Assurance documentation, including procedures, work instructions and forms
• Develop and implement a quality control system to monitor product quality and identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide leadership and guidance to the QA team to ensure that all employees are trained and equipped to perform their roles effectively
• Primarily responsible for internal audits, corrective actions and the associated follow-up actions.
• Accountable for keeping upper management informed of actions which may impact the Business Management System
• Schedule Management Reviews to verify the health of PTI's Business Management System
• Identify and implement KPI’s needed to manage and improve the Business Management System

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Directly supervises employees in the Quality Assurance Department in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous Quality Assurance management experience preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions in matters having an important influence on company image and product reliability.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP Quality management system, Oracle based preferred.
• Strong understanding of Cost of Quality and ability to manage toward improvement.
• Experience with Supplier Quality Management including corrective action system, supplier scoring, corrective action plans and management thereof, supplier assessments and audits for general capability, production readiness and project specific.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related technical fields required; with a minimum of five(5) years of Quality Assurance experience in the manufacture of mechanical valves and filters, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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