Aurora Flight Sciences · 19 hours ago
Product Quality Manager
Columbus, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expAurora Flight Sciences is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. They are searching for a talented and self-motivated Product Quality Manager to oversee inspection activities, improve quality group productivity, and ensure adherence to safety and operational protocols.
AerospaceAir TransportationAppsHardware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversees department inspection activities, provides technical direction, revises work assignments to meet schedules and contract priorities. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to employees and assigns duties
Responsible for operations, safety, cost, schedule, growth and quality
Continuously improve quality group productivity and maintain quality resource utilization/efficiency at or above goals. Recommends measures to continuously improve production or processing methods, equipment performance and quality of product, including leading the root cause and corrective action process
Interprets company policies to employees and enforces regulations relating to safety, attendance, conduct and other plant rules
Establishes or adjusts work procedures and employee schedules, including time off requests, to meet production or processing schedules
Provides guidance to teams on development and performance. When necessary, prepares Employee Disciplinary Actions, including background and supporting paperwork for presentation to the Manager
Communicates and interacts effectively with business leaders, program managers, peers, team members, and customers
Creates, reviews and updates procedures. Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality assurance and control activities
Performs other duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
High School diploma and two years demonstrated leadership experience, providing clear work assignment and direction to shop staff
Minimum five years of manufacturing and/or inspection experience
Proven ability to reduce CoPQ and set up new manufacturing processes
Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements and associated QMS administration
Proficient at reading and interpreting blueprints and models
Must possess oral presentation skills, oral and written communication skills, group facilitation skills, conflict management skills and training skills
Maintain good housekeeping and safety procedures
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio)
Must be a US Person
Preferred
BS/BA (e.g., management, engineering, or relevant discipline)
Aerospace and/or composite manufacturing experience
Experience in MRB, CAPA, APQP, GD&T, DOE, SPC, PPAP/FAI, PFMEA's, 8D/7D, Process Flow, and/or Control Plans
Effective collaboration across work site to promote results in meeting production targets
In depth knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes
Computer literacy with the ability to generate relative manufacturing reports
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills. Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Ability to analyze capacities and manage effectively through increased demand
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences designs and builds aerospace vehicles for commercial and military applications.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.85MKey Investors
Cowen Group,Westbury Partners
2017-10-05Acquired
2016-03-14Private Equity
2013-10-10Series Unknown· $6.85M
Leadership Team
Tom Clancy
Chief Technology Officer
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Andrew Heafitz
Chief Engineer, Mechanical Group Lead
Recent News
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