Quality Manager (Aerospace Industry) - Superior Metals Manufacturing : Job Details

Superior Metals Manufacturing is currently looking for a Quality Manager to join our team!The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining processes and practices within the business management system that help the organization achieve the highest quality standards possible and minimize product defects. This role also integrates all quality connected functions into an encompassing business system, designed to assist manufacturing operations in providing quality products that fulfill customer needs at a minimum cost. The Quality Manager also develops, communicates, and coordinates the execution of all Company quality programs along with providing leadership to the facility and direct responsibility for the Quality and Laboratory departments.Location: Chittenango, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $90k+, but will be evaluated depending on candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities.Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Design and Innovate: Establish and refine processes that ensure effective internal auditing, process control, and change managementtransforming challenges into opportunities for improvement.
• Lead with Insight: Report on the performance of our business management system, pinpointing areas for growth and inspiring top management with your findings.
• Customer-Centric Visionary: Cultivate a culture that places the customer at the heart of everything we do, ensuring their needs are met with excellence and efficiency.
• Integrity Champion: Safeguard the integrity of our management system through every process and product change, ensuring smooth transitions and sustained quality.
• Standards Setter: Develop and enforce robust policies and procedures that comply with internal and external quality standards (AS9100, ISO17025, Nadcap), making quality a core value of our organization.
• Empower and Train: Facilitate and develop training and certification programs for our employees, empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in quality assurance.
• Collaborative Partner: Work closely with key customers on quality issues and audits, building strong relationships and ensuring our products exceed their expectations.
• Inspire Leadership: Provide guidance and support to the Quality and Laboratory departments, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Commit to Excellence: Maintain your professional certifications and credentials while creating a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

Key Dimensions:

• Culture of Excellence: Foster a strong culture of quality, showcasing metrics that highlight our well-controlled processes.
• Zero Defect Mission: Achieve MRB-Free shipments and zero escapes, reinforcing our reputation for outstanding quality.
• Sustain Certifications: Maintain all required site qualifications and accreditations, ensuring we remain a trusted leader in our industry.

Key Relationships & Leadership:

• Reports to: General Manager/VP
• Direct reports: Lead a talented team, including the Laboratory Manager/Supervisor, Quality engineer technician, and Quality Control Engineers, guiding them towards excellence in their roles.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree with 5-10 years of manufacturing quality leadership experience, or an associates degree with 10-15 years of experience. Were open to creative combinations of education and experience.
• Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB), or Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) are great, but not required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • A solid grasp of management and quality systems.
  • Ability to read and understand safety rules, customer specs, and procedure manuals.
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • A self-starter who sees what needs to be done and jumps in with both feet.
  • A knack for problem-solving and a calm demeanor, even in tricky situations.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis and quality techniques will put you ahead of the game.

Why Join Us?Innovative Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art melt shop. Growth Opportunities: Be part of a company that values continuous improvement and offers career development opportunities. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vison insurance, retirement plans, bonuses and more.About Us: Superior Metals Manufacturing (SMM) is a Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) company. SMM at CPP is a part of an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large function critical products. CPP provides its customers with a total solution source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.It is the policy of CPP Corporation to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity. CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. #Quality #QualityManager #ISO EOE/M/F/DISABLED/VETERANS

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