Vice President of Quality - Aerospace Composites

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Description:
eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on assignment with a global advanced materials company that develops and manufactures advanced composite materials for aircraft structures and components specializing in the general aviation industry.. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy Vice President of Quality – Aerospace Composites. This position will be based in Kansas. Our client is offering a full relocation package. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Position DetailsThe Vice President of Quality will provide technical expertise and administrative leadership for all quality functions related to the Company’s aircraft composite materials and structures activities.RESPONSIBILITIES• Responsible for all quality activities required to support the company’s current aircraft related product lines, as well as the development of new products for the aircraft market. • Responsible for all quality activities required to meet customer and government requirements and strive for continuous improvement. • Interpret and implement standards and specifications relating to ISO, UL, AS9100, NADCAP • Recruitment and management of a quality team to support the company’s current aircraft related product lines of advanced composite materials and aircraft structure design, and to identify and develop quality systems required for potential new product lines• Coordinate activities with manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing, and other groups within the company, consistent with the group’s strategic goals.BEST INDUSTRY – Aerospace/DefenseBEST DEPARTMENT – Engineering

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Requirements:
B.S. Degree in an engineering or related discipline is required.5 – 7 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment, Aerospace industry experience required.Candidate should currently hold the position of Director/Manager of Quality with a historical job growth in the quality area and have a strong aviation composite manufacturing backgroundStrong working knowledge of the Quality System Regulation, ISO, AS9100, NADCAP and FAA airworthiness requirements is essential in this role.Strong composites and knowledge in general aviation industry is required.Background in day to day experience on the factory floor is highly preferred.Extensive knowledge of FAA required quality systems and demonstrated experience overseeing quality systems required to supply to major General Aviation OEM’s.Ability to know and communicate with customers and suppliers to ensure continuous quality improvement and to resolve non-conforming quality issues is required.Exposure to six sigma and lean manufacturing tools is desired.Strong communication, analytical and technical writing skills is mandatory in this role.Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel is essential in this role.Computer literate with good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Access is required.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projectsDomestic and International Travel required (15%)Compensation120K – 135K

Education: Bachelor

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Job Created: Fri Oct 16 2009 04:27:03 AM
Last Modified: Fri Oct 16 2009 04:27:03 AM