Mgr, Quality / Lean

· Lead the expansion and sustainment of a committed quality culture throughout the entire value chain through influence and managing skills.

· Lead the translation of customer, industry, & regulatory requirements into appropriate manufacturing & inspection methods and transfer them into standard work to ensure quality is achieved in-house and at suppliers.

· Participate in new product development and/or introduction planning and execute quality actions to ensure smooth launch.

· Manage pre-production validation package for Customer approval: First Article Inspection (FAI).

· Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective, and preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA); train and mentor other associates and suppliers to perform effective problems solving using standard tools (8D, 3P and 5Why, etc.).

· Manage the cost of quality to achieve business goals and optimize return on investment.

· Lead, participate in and facilitate cross-functional teams on process control and optimization projects to

stabilize and improve first passed yield; participate in other continuous improvement projects (i.e., Kaizen).

· Develop / refine advanced problem solving & process improvement methods & toolkit, and train employees in-house, and at Suppliers.

· Maintain strong communication with customers, internal management team and vendors to ensure quality level is meeting expectations.

· Develop Capital Acquisition Appropriation Request (CAAR) to support business needs.

· Manage development and performance of direct reports.

· Proven ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&T requirements, and specifications. Then connect the technical requirements to appropriate manufacturing & inspection methods. Work with customers and suppliers to refine their processes.

· Excellent quantitative, statistical and analytical skills.

· Must be able to make timely decisions, set priorities, and execute plan to meet commitment: Customers’ business needs.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to effectively influence and motivate others; must be able to deal with ambiguity and various changing requirements.

· Proven functional experience in a manufacturing environment with successful track record of results.

· Proficient computer skills on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and statistical tools.

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing.

· Bachelor of Science/Arts in Engineering or related field / equivalent degree; MBA, MS, or MA preferred (or equivalent).

· ASQ Certified Quality Engineer CQE, CMQ is preferred.

· Lead internal auditor per ISO 9001 preferred.