JOB TITLE: Senior Quality Assurance Engineering Manager - Aerospace

LOCATION: Luka, Mississippi

Company Name: ATK Inc.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineering Manager-Aerospace

If you have success with communicating and coordinating efforts to ensure all members of your cross functional teams understand all the requirements. You have a proven success managing work flow of assigned tasks and to guide technical decisions in a quality assurance group.

ATK is a $4.6 billion in annual sales, approximately 17,000 employees, and operations in 21 states, ATK is a company on the move! Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission whether its a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or a military operation. The company is the worlds leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of space systems, and the nations largest manufacturer of ammunition. Aerospace Structures group works with NASA, Military and large commercial companies on exciting composite structures.

As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineering Manageryouwill be responsible for leading the Mission Assurance organization in all phases of production support.Provide Quality management on existing heritage programs and over new and transition programs from other facilities into Iuka to ensure customer requirements are met or exceeded.Development / enhancement of Quality systems to ensure facility wide quality performance requirements are met.

Quality Assurance
Ensure strong investigation tools and processes are used to obtain true root cause.Provide training to all groups in regards to Quality tools and their use when performing root cause investigation and analysis.Will oversee the creation and maintenance of program specific inspection plans.Will interface with the customer on Quality issues.

Leadership / Management:
Will provide leadership to the Mission Assurance department and the facility.This employee will also have management responsibility for Environmental Safety and Security at the Iuka facility.

Systems / Process:
Responsible for first article inspection, shipping inspection, and in-process inspection
Responsible for internal audits, first article inspection, receiving and shipping inspection, in-process inspection, Material Review Board, and internal procedures. Responsibilities also included program management, staffing, personnel files, job assignments, scheduling, Performance reviews, and Goals for the department, and Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representative (ODAR)

Requirements:

15 years Quality Assurance experience in the aerospace industry Ability to effectively lead a medium sized group of Quality Engineers and Technicians with diverse backgrounds.

Working knowledge of ultrasonic techniques and methods.

Ability to manage departmental direct and indirect budget and define daily work flows.

Ability to guide technical decisions in quality assurance.

Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100. Experience with NADCAP special processes helpful.

Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Understanding of production processing of aerospace components.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement quality systems including PFEMCA, Auditing, SPC, and others.

Proven experience in the aircraft and launch industries is a plus.

Experience in transitioning development programs to production.

Must have demonstrated experience in the management of Safety, Security, and Environmental functions.

Other Desirable Requirements:

Prefer experience with composites production

Customer relationship experience, strong people skills (negotiation, presentations, cross department team building)

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt experience

ASQ Certifications - CQM, CQE, CQA.

ATK Mission Systems is a leading supplier of aerospace systems, space systems, weapon systems, and technical services for the aerospace and defense industry. The division is a world leader in hypervelocity and air-breathing propulsion systems for next-generation spacecraft and weapon systems, and high-strength composite and ceramic materials for spacecraft, aircraft, and weapon systems. Other major programs include aircraft sensor integration, missile warning systems, and advanced technologies for military, space, strategic, and tactical applications. Mission Systems has annual sales of more than $1.2 billion and approximately 5,800 employees. More information is available at our web site,

ATK is on the move. We have the people, strategy, agility, and products to thrive in a highly dynamic national security and space environment. If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, full Medical & Dental, 401k, Tuition reimbursement, and much more. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.
www.atk.com.

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