Title: Jr. Quality Assurance Manager - Aerospace / Aviation / Manufacturing

Reports to: VP of Quality

Reporting Departments/Processes: Quality, Safety, Compliance, Facility

Position Summary:

The Jr. Quality Assurance Manger is responsible for the improvement and discipline of quality, maintaining AS9100 certification and for the overall management of quality functions through development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures consistent with organizational requirements. Manages and participates in quality activities in the department to improve the processes, procedures, methods, and materials used in the production processes while ensuring product quality is maintained and striving for continuous improvement. The Jr. Quality Assurance Manager will represent the Company and its values and will ensure that the expectations of the Company’s customers are exceeded by performing the following duties:

Jr. Quality Assurance Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management Representative of AS9100 QMS, will assume role of Responsible Manager if FAA approvals are granted.
• Hires and manages the Quality Team, including inspectors and various indirect reports such as quality auditors, administrators, and facilities personnel.
• Plan and direct the activities of the department, provide support and guidance, ensure product and/or process quality and conformance.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates production operations from a strategic quality perspective to ensure that products meet quality, integrity, functionality, and customer & regulatory specifications and requirements.
• Collaborates with management and senior staff to draft acceptable quality standards and processes.
• Ensures the Company’s suppliers and materials meet all required performance standard.
• Responsible for continued certification of the Quality Management System.
• Responsible for resource allocation and planning within the Quality, facilities, and maintenance teams.
• Ensures all machinery & equipment are operational.
• Track KPI’s, measures such as Cost of Poor Quality and Non-conformances to be analyzed and made into actionable data.
• Perform root cause and corrective action evaluations, resulting in a more robust process and/or QMS.
• Coordinate activities required for continued AS9100 certification including internal auditing, preventative & corrective action systems, ensuring completion and maintenance of Quality records, documentation, and test data.
• Coordinates the daily activities of the Quality Engineers & Quality Inspectors and provides supervision, work direction and training coordination for inspection of aerospace products/parts, ensuring compliance to all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts customer and supplier visits/audits as required to confer on both general and specific quality requirements/needs.
• Maintains, trains, and enforces FOD program.
• Maintains, trains, and enforces Safety program.

General Expectations:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with Smartsheet or similar project software
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent experience
• 5+ Years of experience in Quality Management in manufacturing, aerospace preferred.
• 5+ years experience in or familiar with FAA authorized environments such as 14 CFR Part 21 and/or Part 145 a PLUS.
• 2+ years experienced implementing AS9145, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• 1+ years experience in NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance standards & processes, preferred
• AQMS Auditor preferred.

Work Environment Requirements:

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position.
• Domestic travel to customer sites and trade conferences.
• Possible International travel; must be able to obtain a passport.
• Must be eligible for government clearance.

About the Company:

Knight Aerospace exists at the exciting intersection of aerospace, military, and medical technology. Our mission is to modernize aerospace transportation to be modular, adaptable, and customizable in an ever-changing world. We have established ourselves as the industry leader in providing quality and reliable “Quick-Change/Roll-On Roll-Off” modules and pallets to enhance the functionality of various cargo aircraft. These products allow our customers to quickly adapt their aircrafts to fit their current needs. For example, our newest product is a Aeromedical Biocontainment Module that allows for isolated medical transport units to be installed into a cargo aircraft in 45 min. Especially with the onset of COVID19, demand in the market has proven the value of our products and now we are looking to scale up. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture in these core values:

Caring – We put our hearts into everything we do and into every relationship. Each employee and customer relationship is essential to the success of our business.

Dynamic – Passion, energy, and drive for success allow us to adapt and create innovative solutions. We balance legacy talent with curious perspective.

Excellence – Because we are committed to delivering the highest quality products we strive for the best practices, and best procedures to enable the best people to make the best products.

Dedication – Loyalty and willingness to step-up creates a dynamic work environment and a united team.

Stewardship – We manage our resources as if they were ours personally. We are proud of our products, company, and reputation.

… and we make it fun because that’s how we roll!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• AS9100 QMS: 4 years (Preferred)
• Team management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Aviation, Aerospace or manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Quality management system: 2 years (Preferred)
• Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person