Quality Assurance (QA) Engineering Manager - Grand Prairie, TX

About the position

You will be the Quality Assurance (QA) Engineering Manager supporting the Program operations based in Grand Prairie, TX. As the Quality Assurance (QA) Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and performance of several key areas of responsibility within the Quality Engineering discipline, including Quality Engineering business process management, data analytics, continuous improvement, talent development, training, and knowledge continuity. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of Quality Engineering and as an Adviser for the Quality team. You will be required to stay current with industry standards, solutions and leverage technology into MFC.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategies resulting in contemporary and optimal business methods and practices for strengthening the Quality Management System and talent development
• Develop and implement processes to optimize program execution while driving out risks
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to ensure quality standards are in place
• Establish Program Quality Management System that comply with customer requirements and governmental regulatory standards
• Utilize quality methodologies and Missiles and Fire Control policies and procedures
• Establish performance metrics and conducting data analysis to identify process improvements
• Identifying solutions to complex problems with a focus on continual improvement practices using tools like Causal Analysis to drive Corrective Action and Preventive Action
• Liaison between program and the Customer to ensure Customer satisfaction and accomplishment of Customer requirements

Requirements

• Technical Engineering degree, or equivalent experience, in one of the following disciplines or any STEM degree: Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience/combined education
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Advanced understanding of Quality principles in Aerospace industry
• Experience managing the development, modification, application and maintenance of quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product
• Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material
• Effective presentation skills, ability to develop messages, training and compelling strategies resulting in teams implementing and executing new solutions
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain and all other stakeholders
• Experience working with Government customers
• Experienced as a team lead and facilitator
• Ability to influence outcomes
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must have the ability to travel

Nice-to-haves

• STEM degree at bachelors level or higher preferred
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
• Advanced AS9100, AS9102 and TS 16949 Interpretation and application experience
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) technical experience
• Experienced in Bid, Proposal and Estimating practices and development of Quality Assurance Basis of Estimates (BOE)
• Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM)
• Familiar with requirements for handling and control of Government Furnished Equipment/Property during field, ground or operational tests

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid Time off benefits
• Diverse career opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits