Quality Systems Leader

Job Description SummaryResponsible for Huntsville Tape policies, procedures and compliance with upper-level business and regulatory requirements. Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Accountable for building a robust operating system around development of the standardization and improvement of the Quality Management System, building on best Industry Standards (A9100D), incorporating mandatory, voluntary and customer requirements in collaboration with Quality Leader
• Collaborate with Quality Leader in developing a set of metrics (KPI) in compliance with internal and external requirements and in collaboration with the EMS (Engineering Material Systems) Group and Quality Control Leaders
• Prepare and support Manager Representative with the Quality Management System Reviews with Senior Leadership level
• Ensure training and qualification of personnel including Certifying Staff and Auditors, and managing qualified personnel list in collaboration with Quality Leader
• Collaborate with all functions in driving interface risk management control for Customers and Suppliers
• Drafting and coordinating issuance of quality policies and procedures which requires working with other team members to complete necessary AS9100D documents
• Interpreting and implementing and additionally evaluating adequacy of Quality Assurance standards
• Play key role as an APQP focal to drive and improve the implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning per AS13100 and GE Aerospace requirements
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy
• Partner with Process, Operations, and Training to sustain process improvement/development initiatives
• Lead internal audit program and conduct site internal audits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited  college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience in quality manufacturing experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of quality/quality systems experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Technically skilled to communicate at all levels of management (engineering and operations)
• Strong knowledge with ISO 9001:/AS9100 and ability to translate to complex mfg./design facility
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies & in-depth understanding of Company products & related processes
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Highly self-motivated.
• Detailed oriented mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.​

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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