Quality Assurance Manager - Ducommun Incorporated : Job Details

Quality Assurance Manager

Responsible for the maintenance, development, and administration of all quality assurance systems of the company. The position oversees all quality aspects of the company, which are critical to the day-to-day functioning of the company.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense.

Job Summary

* Manages the quality assurance, quality control, quality improvement functions.

* Responsible for the development, maintenance, evaluation and sustainment ,of the quality system including but not limited to the quality manual in accordance with AS9100, NADCAP, customer audits, internal audits and other customer quality documents.

* Drives the understanding and training for quality concepts and methods throughout the company.

* Supports the values of the company.

* Key member of the management team.

* Supports the Tulsa team and customers both internal and external through the development of our QA system, team members and available resources.

* Continuously improve the quality position to contribute to the teamwork necessary to continuously improve other processes.

* Decision authority for quality issues.

* Coordinates QMS Process Improvements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

* Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices

* Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Word and Excel.

* Ability to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive and fair manner.

* Ability to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines as required.

* Strong analytical and communication skills.

* Ability to drive relentless root cause analyses to ensure future success of the Organization.

* Pleasant personality must interact with all levels of personnel, customers and vendors.

* Read and understand internal procedures and policies.

* Overtime and weekend work as needed to support manufacturing.

* Overnight travel as needed to support customer and manufacturing.

* Ability to keep confidential information confidential.

* Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience and Education

* Bachelor's degree in business or technical field; up to 5 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience

* Minimum 5 years experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

* Minimum 5-7 years progressive experience in quality management with supervisory experience, including military, where applicable, and commercial customers

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

* Black Belt certification (preferred)

* Auditing certification

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

11616 East 51st Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74146

United States