Manager-Quality Engineering

The Quality Manager will be responsible for providing Quality leadership, managing, and developing QA teams that support site, customer and manufacturing operations, which includes coordination of site quality certifications, customer quality, manufacturing quality, supply-chain monitoring process development and quality initiatives. Essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:Managing a team to support:Site quality systems (QMS) development and continual improvement, working within the site teams to maintain ISO9001, AS9100 certifications and other industry standards.Customer Failure Analysis requests, creation of 8D, to determine root cause, implementing corrective/preventive actions for returns and/or complaints.Reliability activities during new product introduction, qualification planning, MTBF/FIT calculationsManufacturing by completing in process inspections, MRB fault analysis, root cause, CAPA, awareness training.Supply-chain, SCAR process with corrective actions for non-conforming materials, new material/product first article assessments/test plans, review potential new suppliers through surveys and on-site audits.Process engineering with development and implementation of new processes, including documentation and personnel training.Provide factory awareness training for ESD and FOD programs, as well as provide operator specialist certifications to IPC-610 and J-STD-001 quality requirements.Maintain and develop procedures and processes to improve overall product and process qualitySupporting NPI activities, creation of Quality Plans, setting Key Characteristics (KC), identify and education team on RISK (FMEA) during NPI processSupervising, coaching and developing quality teams (Quality Engineers and Inspectors), monitoring, and implementing GMP and Key Product/Process Indicators (KPIs)Working with the other FTS site quality, operation and business unit teams to develop and align business and production practicesMonitoring and evaluating internal production processes, Internal and Process AuditingEngaging with customers and gathering product feedback and implementing control plans to address customer needsReporting to upper management on quality standard and product issuesHelp facilitate continual improvement and learning culture across all functional areas through training and communication of quality initiatives.Manage FTS Quality Engineering Groups in Beverly, Boulder, and San Jose.10+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment5+ years of managing and supervisory experienceFour-year degree preferably Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringUS Person for ITAR regulationsExperience in developing, training and mentoring quality and manufacturing personnelProven experience in application of Six Sigma and 8D methodologies and tools to determine root cause and corrective action implementation for internal/external issuesProven experience utilizing and implementing LEAN tools and strategies, i.e. 6S, managing and removing waste from a processExperience in developing and maintaining site Quality Management System, enabling the site to maintain its ISO9001 and AS9100 certificationsFull understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up. Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical skills and the ability to work independentlyEnsuring products are designed with adherence to legal and safety standardsExcellent verbal and written communication with attention to detailsData analysis and statistical aptitudeDesirableFamiliarity with frequency control products and related military performance specifications and standardsPCB manufacturing experience, SMT and Through holeSystems and module manufacturingKnowledge of reliability and risk management, including key terms and definitions, modeling, assessment tools, and reporting.User experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis softwareProficient use of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access Six sigma Green Belt, Black BeltWorking knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft AX, Agile