Quality Manager - Clinton, MA

Ready to propel your career to new heights? Join Vitesse Systems, where innovation meets opportunity. At Vitesse Systems, we don't just keep up with the future; we define it. We're pioneers in transforming how the world communicates, captures, and shares data, especially in vital sectors like Defense and Space. Our cutting-edge solutions, from advanced radar systems to integrated thermal management and antenna solutions, are at the heart of making our nation and the world safer. The Quality Manager will serve as a leader in advancement, improvement, and maintenance of quality functions and philosophies, in accordance with customer, industry, and AS9100 standards. . This role will monitor and improve the company's products and services through the implementation of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards, problem-solving tools, prevention methods, quality-at-the-source, and continual improvement techniques. This role is accountable for managing department resources to support achievement of operational objectives. This role interacts routinely with all functional areas as well as with customers, business development, regulatory agencies, corporate management, and suppliers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Communicates customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements to assure product quality, contract compliance and customer satisfaction. Oversees the effective documentation and implementation of the quality management system to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and the standards set by corporate/division policies. Works within the Leadership Team to ensure that individuals performing quality affecting functions are trained, demonstrate appropriate skills, and deliver performance results. Coordinates necessary personnel for internal, customer, and third-party quality system audits. Maintains a corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and complaints. Observe and analyze organizational performance and trends in product quality, services, customer satisfaction, and the cost. Use the results of performance evaluation to target improvement efforts. Assess supplier capabilities and monitor supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance. Serves as Quality Management Representative QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following: Excellent attention to detail Demonstrated management experience Software proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Auto Cad Inventor, Pro/Engineer and web based applications. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands Standard development and implementation Process Improvement Ability to multi-task, make decisions, and maintain accountability Ability to interface directly with cross-functional teams and to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments and key business partners Ability to motivate, lead, and manage employees Knowledge of International Standard ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems Knowledge of manufacturing and quality practices EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: B.S. Degree in an Engineering or related discipline; may be substituted by commensurate experience. A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience including MRB authority/participation. Minimum 2 years in a leadership role. Minimum 1 year exposure within an AS9100 environment. Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) Vitesse Systems, LLC. performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who: Is not a United States citizen Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum) Has dual U.S. / foreign citizenship Vitesse Systems, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer

Created: 2024-11-05