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Safran Sr. Manager, Quality Systems in Irvine, California
Sr. Manager, Quality Systems
Company : Safran Electronics & Defense
Job field : Quality
Location : Irvine , California , United States
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Bachelor's Degree
Required experience : More than 5 years
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
Salary range : $135,000 to $192,000
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is a member of the Leadership Team with primary responsibility for providing leadership, planning and coordination of activities of the Supplier Quality Organization in support of Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA's, Division business objectives. The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is responsible for managing processes related to the selection, management and performance of suppliers.
Essential Job Functions
• Own the development, implementation, and oversight of an effective Quality Management System program that operates in compliance with corporate quality policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Administer enhancements, development and improvement of QMS documentation and methods.
• Administer and maintains the SEDA Division's QMS Documentation.
• Facilitate and lead the use of lean/six sigma (advanced quality) tools to evaluate Safran or supplier products and processes.
• Analyze root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner as related to Quality management System findings and observations.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve Safran business processes.
• Develop and lead cost effective strategies across SEDA Divisional sites that results in an ongoing significant improvement to Safran products and processes.
• Identify need for and delivers training materials to Safran employee related to the Quality Management System.
• Mentor Quality Systems Team on the Safran Quality Management System.
• Assume supervisory and/or lead responsibility for quality systems personnel in multiple locations as directed by leadership.
• Assume leadership delegated responsibility when directed by leadership.
• Analyze customer, industry, and/or regulatory specifications and ensure compliance of Safran products and processes. Lead initiatives to attain/maintain applicable global regulatory and quality standards certifications.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with key customer procurement organizations to the benefit of the customer and Safran.
• Ensure Safran products shipped to customers meet applicable business unit, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage activities all QMS audit activities including, but not limited to internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Other duties as required.
Complementary Description
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee
Job Requirements
Education/Experience
• Bachelor's degree in appropriate technical discipline or 8 or more years' experience managing quality systems
• Professional certification in Auditing ISO 9001/AS9100 series industry standard requirements
• Experience in a leadership capacity with direct reports
• Fulfill all Environmental, Safety & Health requirements and act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times. This includes, following all ES&H policies and procedures, acting on unsafe conditions and aiding Leadership in the attainment of ES&H initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Proven experience in Development Quality Assurance in the Aerospace Industry (Safran standards is preferable)
• Prior experience managing the integration and implementation of ISO 9001/AS9100 series requirements
• FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• There is a travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving license, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.
• Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports.
• Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D.
• Experience leading complex projects with remote team members.
• Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• AS9100, ISO9001, Mil-Std working knowledge.
• Experience with international regulatory requirements and international business partners is helpful.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people for process improvements and corrective actions.
• Capacity to work independently and within team environments.
Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills
• Change agent
• Communication skills and active listening, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to manage and solve conflicts
• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Customer oriented
• Integrity
• Quality Control Analysis
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
Specificity of the job
Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 30%.
Locate your future workplace
1833 Alton ParkwayCA 92606
Irvine
California United States
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.