Quality Systems Manager in Butte, Montana at Montana Precision Products

Montana Precision Products – Where Precision Meets Innovation!

Montana Precision Products (MPP) is at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, specializing in producing complex and high-precision components for the aerospace and industrial sectors. At MPP, you'll be part of a team that uses state-of-the-art technology to create components that power some of the most recognizable aircraft in the world, including the Boeing 737 MAX, the Airbus A320neo, and other commercial aircraft.

Job Summary:

Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of quality assurance to ensure that products meet regulatory and contract requirements and the organization maintains registration status for AS9100 Quality Management Systems, NADCAP Special Processes and other customer and regulatory requirements as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of customer specifications, industry standards, and quality systems standards, including AS9100
• Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) to assure continued compliance to customer requirements and registration to AS9100 Aerospace Quality System standards
• Manage compliance and registration status for NADCAP special processes
• Support and lead both internal and external audits
• Review and approve manufacturing planning and planning changes, especially for New Product Introductions (NPIs) on new parts to be produced by the Company
• Lead and participate in all Quality activities, with a focus on quality objectives, product conformity, including FAIs & characteristic accountability
• Monitor quality metrics, analyze trends, and report performance to senior leadership
• Provide and facilitate training on quality, including procedures, drawing interpretation, inspection, gages, etc
• Assist with all customer support activities, including: notification of quality escapes, investigation of customer returns, and responding to customer CARs
• Work with the Materials team to establish quality requirements for suppliers, qualify new suppliers, ensure supplier performance and communicate with vendors to clarify and resolve issues
• Assist with gage management and calibration, including selection of proper M&ME and performing Out of Tolerance (OOT) gage investigations as required
• Presents product / program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to management.
• Communicates recommendations and solutions across direct organization and with cross-functional partner organizations
• Involved in complex decision making sometimes with external parties
• Direct supervision of Quality Assurance support employees
• Ownership and implementation of AS13100 requirements.

Why you want to work here:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and a Health Reimbursement Account
• Career Growth and Promotional Paths
• Generous Paid Time Off That Starts Accruing Day 1
• 401(k) with Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Annual Performance Based Incentives
• Employee Recognition and Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety First Culture

Work Environment:

• Primarily shared office environment.
• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (Not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels).
• Safety training and equipment are provided by MPP in accordance with applicable law, industry standards and company policy.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university (Engineering degree is preferred) -OR- equivalent technical experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Demonstrated knowledge in ASME Y14.5 (GD&T)
• Proficiency in MS Office including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Experience with quality and/or auditing
• Experience in Customer Quality system implementation and management
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Production Quality

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to excel in all customer service areas
• Lean / Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Montana Precision Products is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Employment Eligibility:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. Montana Precision Products will require proof of status prior to employment.

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