Quality Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Quality - Aerospace & Defense will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of both Defense & Aerospace, as well as Commercial fasteners. This role will begin with establishing and managing quality inspections and evolve to include broader responsibilities such as overseeing an ISO 17025 testing laboratory and the Business Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015.

The Manager of Quality - Aerospace & Defense will also supervise personnel responsible for inspections, testing, calibration and ISO implementation and maintenance, and will take the lead on internal, external, and customer audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and Directs work of functional team, including hiring, corrective action, performance appraisals and pay review, budget and processes.
• Ability to lead and motivate a large team, manage performance, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment in accordance to Wurth basic principles.
• Implement training programs to ensure staff are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge, including new employee onboarding.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing, and labor relations to meet operational requirements.
• Establish and oversee quality inspection processes for Defense & Aerospace, and Commercial products.
• Develop inspection standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal quality benchmarks.
• Oversee the Business Management System-"QMS" (ISO 9001:2015), ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise staff responsible for inspections, calibration and ISO implementation activities.
• Coordinate and lead internal, external, and customer audits, addressing findings and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage documentation and reporting related to quality inspections, lab activities, and audits.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, testing capabilities, and product quality over time.
• Support the Senior Quality Manager in strategic quality initiatives as the role evolves.

• Oversees the priorities and work assignments for the Defense & Aerospace and Commercial quality inspection departments (on site) to provide customers with a high-quality product (hardware and documents) in a timely manner
• Assists inspectors with day-to-day issues
• Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of current work practices in order to develop improved processes through Corporate Quality and the Wurth Business Management System (QMS)
• Work closely with the Technical Review Specialist to understand requirements and to ensure those requirements are met
• Communicates with customers and works closely with the Technical Review Specialist to determine specification applications, to correct document/process errors, and discuss quality issues
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in quality inspection or quality assurance roles.
• Experience implementing or managing an ISO 17025 testing laboratory.
• Experience managing Business Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and conducting audits.
• Familiarity with industry standards for Defense and Commercial products.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using gauges, micrometers, calipers, or other inspection tools
• Quality experience in the fastener industry - strongly prefer experience working with federal specifications
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen preferred

Pay Range Starting at: $85,000

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.

The Wurth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Wurth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

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EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.