Sr Manager, QA

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Sr. Manager Quality Assurance to join our Wilkes-Barre, PA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Wilkes-Barre offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

Develops policies, procedures and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations. Develops, assures and maintains the quality of products and processes, including standard procedures (e.g., ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14000 family of standards), quality audits/review, Taguchi methods, process reengineering, etc. Responsibilities are within the Quality Assurance Methods Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

Manages programs and activities within the quality assurance functions of an organization
• Supervises audit or inspection processes meant to monitor compliance with established quality standards
• Administers policies and programs ensuring that organizational products and processes meet established quality standards
• Participates in the development, implementation, and administration of an organizational quality management system and monitors progress against strategic quality-related goals
• Manages the work of a team of analysts that collect data identifying potential quality failures, evaluate quality of raw materials or components, in-progress goods, processes or operations, and implement and measure the impact of corrective actions
• Solicits internal and external feedback with the goal of continuously improving processes or products
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• 7 - 8 years' experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business or other Engineering-related degree
• Certified Quality Engineer
• ISO9001:2015 Lead auditor or AS9100D Lead Auditor
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Strong Mechanical Background
• SharePointt
• TipQAA
• Soft Expert
• Minitabb
• GD&T Geometric Dimensioning
• IFS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan
• Ability to identify and seek needed information; research skills
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent customer meetings, presentations

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.