General Dynamics Land Systems · 2 weeks ago
Supplier Quality Assurance Regional Manager
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100 aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Regional Manager. This role involves managing Supplier Quality Field Service Personnel, ensuring product conformity to contractual requirements, conducting audits, and facilitating process improvements within Supplier Quality Assurance.
AerospaceManufacturingMilitary
Responsibilities
Manage Supplier Quality Field Service Personnel to schedule, assign and direct actions:
Assure product conforms to contractual requirements in the TDP Technical Data Package
Activities related to part approval, AS9102
Conduct various audit types (e.g., Quality System, Part Approval, Stamp Delegation)
Assure an appropriate level of supplier system qualification is maintained
Substantiate reported nonconformances and appropriate resolution
Review RCCA from supplier nonconformances for implementation
Properly staff region with SQ Field Service Personnel to assure production part approval and shipments
Evaluate, interview, train, new Supplier Quality Field Personnel
Maintain a high level of proficiency with subordinate field personnel
Manage schedules as required to prioritize critical product approval/shipments
Perform TipQA (Quality Information System) administration / actions
Must be able to interpret TDP items as required (e.g., engineering drawings, specifications, standards, contractual requirements)
Take the lead in resolving all matters involving quality of supplied production material including investigations, course of action, and resolution of nonconforming material
Provide interface between Supplier, Customer, Buyer, and GDLS Assy. Plants
Facilitate process/product improvements through various quality tools
Train Supplier Personnel in the GDLS processes affecting Supplier Quality
Ability to lead special projects related to continuous process improvements within GDLS SQA
Effectively communicate quality issues to management as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of related experience, depending on level filled
Minimum 3-year experience performing Supplier Quality activities
Personal computer skills in Excel, Word, and Power Point required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to lead projects and quality initiatives
Flexible Hours required (evenings, overtime, overnight, weekends)
Must be able to travel extensively (up to 60%) both CONUS and International
Must be able to work in both office and manufacturing plant environment
Familiar with specifications (e.g., ASTM, ASME, SAE, MS, etc.)
Preferred
BS in technical discipline preferred; additional related experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Benefits
Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
401k Match (6%).
Educational Assistance.
9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Company
General Dynamics Land Systems
GDLS specializes in the design, development, production, support, and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Massimilla
Global Vice President of Engineering, Design and Technology
Recent News
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