Waltonen Engineering is seeking a Quality Manager to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the companies AS9100 systems as well as ISO 9001 systems insuring the requirements of the Standards are current, implemented and all personnel within the organization are trained.
• Coordinate, plan and run all quarterly AS9100 Management, Health & Safety & yearly refresher meetings.
• Manages and directs all quality and inspection personnel.
• Interact with Customer, Supplier, Sales and Engineering in effort to improve quality and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Review the customers needs for Quality reporting and insures that all personnel within our organization clearly understands the customer requirements and reporting functions.
• Interface with manufacturing and engineering in improving product quality, scrap reduction and process improvements.
• Perform internal audits and analyze data through the use of statistical techniques and supplier development
• Assisting with issues including complaint resolution as well as the ability to coordinate root cause/corrective action activities using formal problem solving methodologies; knowledge of statistical techniques
• Document Control: System development, maintenance and reporting. Coordinating plant Quality Systems documentation including, but not limited to, the Quality Manual, Standard Practice Books (STPB), Work Instructions and Forms. Coordinating periodic document reviews.
• Coordination of the internal audit system to include planning, scheduling, auditing and reporting. Manages audit planning and execution.
• Preparation of departmental reports such as corrective actions, internal audits and management review.
• Ensures compliance with internal processes and external standards, recommends process improvement initiatives and monitors the effectiveness of implemented process improvement initiatives
• Onboards, evaluates and monitors supplier performance, identifying areas needing improvement and overseeing corrective/preventive actions implemented
• Supports in evaluating and monitoring supplier performance, identifying areas needing improvement and overseeing corrective and preventive actions implemented
• Performs managerial functions and other related duties as required to implement continuous process improvements in quality-related processes/procedures.
• Ensuring all metrics related to Quality are evaluated and reported.
• Review quoted & released RFQ’s/contracts/PO’s for quality requirements and ensure estimating / manufacturing / inspection teams are lined up with all specifications.
• Review all released designs and develop inspection planning required.
• Oversite of all equipment requiring calibrations to ensure all items stay within reported calibration requirements.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

• Plan, review, update and implement OHSA policies, procedures and programs
• Ensure all OSHA requirements are reviewed and implemented, as well as reporting requirements
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics
• Prepare educational seminars and webinars for training of employees on a regular basis
• Ensure the companies are following all the rules and regulations
• Improving the on-boarding process for all new employees
• Conduct risk assessments as applicable and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure that management and supervision are enforcing all the safety measures
• Ensuring all metrics related to H & S are evaluated and reported

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality assurance buyoff/engineering position or in aerospace and/or aerospace tooling industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe tools, ensuring timely and accurate creation of professional materials.
• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast- paced environment
• Able to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

• Familiar with AS9100 and/or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• Proficient in GD & T interpretation.
• Confident in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities to improve current processes.
• Ability to collaborate with the management team to help drive performance and efficiencies.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
• Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons