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Aerospace Quality Operations Manager

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Job Summary

Under general supervision and reporting to Director of Quality Operations, the Quality Operations Manager serves as a vital link between the Prime Aerospace customers, their suppliers, and the TADRA Quality Assurance field team for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the supplier quality organization. Applicants must have experience in aerospace manufacturing and hands-on quality expertise. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible in high pressure situations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

- Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Build an organization including management and working teams, deployed within regional zones, to support TADRA’s business plan and objectives

Deploy the necessary team to a wide range of commodity suppliers throughout the US and International

Responsible for procedures, processes and Quality System development and implementation

Participate in Business Development opportunities, including presentations, RFP responses and contract development

Oversee training development and implementation across the organization

Direct formal/informal problem-solving initiatives within the supply base

Lead, motivate and coach a diverse set of quality engineers and managers tasked with exceeding customer requirements

Design, implement and document procedures and process control, testing and inspection requirements and process improvement

Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, yield, for measuring effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions and planning

Establish collection of analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality

Perform other related job duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Quality tools and processes and AS9100 rev D

FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations

Aircraft Parts and Material Conformity Inspections

Special Processes (i.e., heat treating, chemical processing, welding, NDT’s)

Business tools including technology and may include the use of statistics and formulas.

MS Office

Skills:

Fluent English – reading and writing is required

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong organizational skills

Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail

Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment •

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to:

Ability to work as an effective team member

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Pass pre-hire background check including credit screening

Supervision Exercised:

The work is performed under general supervision

The Quality Operations Managers will have direct reports including but not limited to SQEs, SDSs, and SPAs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

15+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Engineering in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment. •

5-10 years FAI experience with AS9102 (FAI) Protocol •

Hands-on inspection experience and ability to use basic inspection tools and equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.) •

Working knowledge and experience with inspection methods, techniques, and protocols •

Strong understanding of Engineering Mechanical Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications and GD&T

5-10 years' experience hands-on experience with the ISO9100 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems Processes, especially in Production, Quality, and logistics

Experience leading customer audits

Project management, time management, problem solving and organization

US citizenship required

Vision exam is required prior to hire.

Requirements are as follows:

The General Vision Acuity Test shall be performed by an Oculist, Optometrist, or other professionally recognized person. The following requirements shall apply.

Near Vision – Eyes meets Orthorater 8 (95% or Jaeger #2 at 12 inches)

Far vision – Eyes meets Orthorater 4 (76%) or Snellen Chart 20/50

Perception – 6 of 9 Orthorater plates

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

US citizenship required

Fluent English: reading and writing is required

Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Auto Insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS Productivity : Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction. Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time. Vision : Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others. Environment:

Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers. Other Factors:

Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

BENEFITS:

12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years

10 days paid sick time

11 paid holidays

Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents

Champ Plan Wellness and Health

Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings

Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances

Free wellness initiatives

Free tele-health

Free and discounted RX

Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)

Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment

requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation

401k retirement savings with match

Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment

100% match of 1st 3% contribution

50% match of next 2% contribution

IMMEDIATE VESTING

Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)

Regular Hourly rate for travel time

Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars

Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll

Federal rate Mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business

Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals

Overnight trips - Up to $75

Leaving home after 4 pm $40

Federal rate mileage reimbursement

(.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business

Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars

Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll

Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals

Overnight trips - Up to $75

Leaving home after 4 pm $40

$1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)

Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment

Company Overview TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded

“boots on the ground”

business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration.

Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of , , , , , political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental , , , , genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

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