The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations: Maintaining a safe work environment and operation. Providing leadership and expertise to implement, improve and maintain aerospace quality systems. Interfacing with customers to ensure compliance with customer quality requirements. Preparing quality plans/manuals on existing and new products; these plans include sampling plans, special customer requirements, etc. to ensure product quality. Reviewing manufacturing documents for compliance to quality requirements; providing oversight of the quality approval of shop order and Manufacturing and Inspection records (M&IR) preparation. Facilitating/coordinating quality improvement and root-cause corrective action projects as required. Scoping, organizing, and conducting Kaizen events and other Lean/5S activities. Overseeing/leading Six Sigma projects and activities using the DMAIC process. Conducting internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance to quality standards. Acting as a primary resource in the research and response to customer complaints, rejections, and requests for corrective action to enhance positive customer and supplier relationships in a cooperative environment, including continuous follow-up and interface with customers and/or suppliers on all quality issues. Preparing and presenting detailed and management oriented written and oral reports. Providing oversight of the document control function for the plant site. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree required. Engineering discipline preferred. 5+ years of experience leading AS9100 quality systems in a manufacturing environment. Experience working in a Nadcap environment is highly desired. Demonstrated leadership ability to drive step change improvements in quality performance. Experience with composite part production preferred. ASQ certification preferred (e.g. CQE - certified quality engineer or CQM - certified quality manager) Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines is essential. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a cross-functional team environment is critical. Strong working knowledge and leadership skills using Six Sigma and Lean tools.