• Quality Assurance Manager

    Ducommun (Coxsackie, NY)


    Quality Assurance Manager

     

    Responsible for the maintenance, development and administration of all quality assurance systems of the company. The position oversees all quality aspects of the company, which are critical to the day-to-day functioning of the company.

     

    Who are we?

     

    Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

     

    Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

     

    Our facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and military applications. Our integrated processes include stretch-forming, thermal-forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing processes, and integration of components into subassemblies..

    Job Summary

    + Manages the quality assurance, quality control, quality improvement functions.

    + Responsible for the development, maintenance, evaluation and sustainment of the quality system, including but not limited to, the quality manual in accordance with AS9100, NADCAP, customer audits, internal audits and other customer quality documents.

    + Drives the understanding and training for quality concepts and methods throughout the company.

    + Supports the values of the company.

    + Key member of the management team.

    + Supports the Coxsackie team and customers, both internal and external, through the development of our QA system, team members and available resources.

    + Continuously improves the quality position to contribute to the teamwork necessary to continuously improve other processes.

    + Has decision authority for quality issues.

    + Coordinates QMAT Process Improvements.

     

    Below are examples of information that may be included in the Qualifications section of the job posting

     

    Required Skills and Qualifications

     

    + Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices, particularly Boeing.

    + Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Word and Excel.

    + Ability to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive and fair manner.

    + Ability to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines as required.

    + Strong analytical and communication skills.

    + Ability to drive relentless root cause analyses to ensure future success of the Organization.

    + Ability to interact and communicate professionally with levels of the organization, customers and suppliers.

    + Reads and understands internal procedures and policies.

     

    Required Experience and Education

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field; up to 5 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience

    + Five years’ experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

    + Experience with ISO or derivative quality systems preferred.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.

     

    Base Compensation: USD 101,842.00 - 152,693.00 Paid Salaried

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

     

    171 Stacey Road

     

    Coxsackie, New York, 12051

     

    United States