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Michael Page

Quality Manager - Gears Experience Needed

Michael Page, Melrose Park, Illinois, us, 60161


Stable Customer baseReports directly to CEOAbout Our ClientOur client is a manufacturer of precision components for the aerospace and defense industries, specializing in products such as gearboxes, ball screws, pumps, and actuators. With a strong foundation of stable relationships with international aerospace manufacturers, they operate a high-volume business with increasing revenue. They are now seeking the right individual to manage both internal and customer quality.Job DescriptionDevelop and maintain quality and site documentation, ensuring proper implementation and adoption of processes.Ensure conformance to established standards and aerospace requirements, and develop effective measures to assure compliance with defined processes.Conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards, and maintain process integrity.Oversee the annual audit plan, review audit packages, train auditors, maintain compliance records, analyze audit metrics, and develop improvement plans.Manage project timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive progress.Support team objectives by coaching, training, guiding, and providing direction to relevant personnel.Ensure the current system is adequately supported, collaborating with users to refine, upgrade, or enhance capabilities to meet strategic business goals.Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Board and the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process, tracking CAR status and ensuring effective root cause analysis and timely corrective actions.Work with other departments as needed to ensure accurate responses and perform verification and follow-up activities.Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) complies with AS9100 requirements.Lead Management Reviews as the management representative, reporting on QMS performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.Meet customer satisfaction metrics related to quality and delivery, and coordinate recovery plans when necessary. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful ApplicantBS degree in Engineering or Technical Field preferredExperience AS9100, NADCAP, or other aerospace/defense related systemsStrong management experienceManufacturing background in precision machining, gears preferredStrong quality skills pertaining to root cause analysis and corrective actionsASQ certification highly preferredSix Sigma Black Belt highly preferredPMP certification highly preferredWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary between $100,000 - $130,000 depending on match with preferred skills401k, Health Insurance4 total weeks PTOStable company consistent customer baseContactConnor WhitmanQuote job refJN-112024-6589187