QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER – Crescend Technologies – York, PA

Job title: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGERCompany: Crescend TechnologiesJob description: Description:Representative Duties and Tasks:• The Quality Manager is responsible for the management and improvement of the quality system. • Maintain the implementation and effectiveness of the quality system according to the requirements of AS9100. • Ensure that processes needed for the quality system are established, implemented and maintained. • Report to top management on quality system performance and any improvements needed.• Ensure the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the company. • Manage quality control inspection and supervise and support the inspectors as needed for both in-process inspection and incoming inspection. • Actively participate in engineering design assurance activities: design reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews, etc. • Participates in Supplier Approval process with primary responsibility for Supplier Quality and Process audits. • Develop and conduct in-house training on related to product quality and quality management systems.• Initiate and manage an internal quality audit program in accordance with the requirements of the quality system; train and supervise auditors as needed. • Maintain document control of documented information within the quality management system. • Manage the assignment and document control of work instructions. • Develop and maintain a reasonably high level of product knowledge. • Manage the segregation and disposition of nonconforming material. • Manage the assignment and completion of corrective and preventive actions.• Participate in Pre-contract and Contract planning. • Ensure compliance to customer quality requirements• Work with engineering and manufacturing to establish and maintain effective inspection criteria. • Work with personnel and processes throughout the company in order to drive continuous improvement of the quality system. • Provide information / metrics / lessons learned as required in support of corporate initiatives and continual improvement. • Other duties as assigned. The Quality Manager is expected to perform job tasks with no supervision, and minimum level of process support from upper management.• QA Manager will also act as Facility Security Officer (FSO). Must be eligible to receive Secret Clearance. Requirements:Knowledge Skills and Abilities:• Adaptability, able to deal with changes, delays, and shifting management priorities. • Quality, accurate, conscientious, and thorough in organization and correspondence. • Able to identify the impact of failures upon quality system performance, and influence others to improve that system appropriately. • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint• Productivity – completes assignments in a timely manner; able to prioritize tasks and provide whatever support is needed to ensure the effectiveness of the quality system.• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; solicits feedback, internal and external to the organization in order to drive continuous improvement in its operations. • Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works ethically and with integrity; Upholds organizational values. • Job Knowledge, familiarity with product descriptions, applications, and installations.Must be proficient with computer software, able to manage Access forms, and learn how to manage the necessary modules of the ERP software. Must be able to present data in simple graphs as needed. • Reliability –Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Willing to work longer or different hours of work when necessary; Completes short-term assignments. • Independence – Accepts responsibility for actions; is able to handle almost all situations without supervision; demonstrates a strong work ethic in terms of how time at work is spent.• Initiative – Champions continuous improvements; Seeks support and input from appropriate personnel and departments in order to facilitate effective improvement. • Adherence to Policy – Conscientiously follows documented policies and procedures or formally waives or changes them; Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly. • Interpersonal skills – Treats others with respect; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Focuses discussions on facts; Able to understand others' points of view, without necessarily agreeing; Gives and receives appropriate feedback as necessary.• Judgement –Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment by using data to make decisions; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decision. Interface:• Interfacing with coworkers, and customers• Interfaces directly with Customer and/or DCMA or other outside inspection personnel. RequirementsEducation andExperience:A Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent experience is required.In addition, a minimum of 7 years of directly related experience is required. A minimum of ten years of experience is preferred. Must be familiar with IPC-A-610, certification may be required within 30 days of hire. Expertise in Quality Management Systems such as ISO9001 required, AS9100 preferred. Familiarity with electronics manufacturing techniques, RF circuitry, electronic product qualification testing, reliability analysis, materials and failure analysis techniques are highly desirable. Additional Information• Works as an individual contributor in a lead role on one or more projects or as the leader of a QA Team on several small projects.Participates as an active member of one or more project teams in a highly technical product development and production area. Provides work direction to lower level QA personnel, and Inspectors. • Must be able to travel 20% of the time. PM20PI192013022Expected salary:Location: York, PAJob date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:16:25 GMTApply for the job now! Apply tot his job