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Job Title: Associate Manager, Quality Management

Job Code: 21760

Job Location: Tulsa, OK (Onsite)

Job Schedule:  9/80

Job Summary:

Leadership position within our Operations organization, leading the Quality Assurance function for multiple facilities. The Manager of Quality will oversee the quality management system for our entire portfolio of products and processes, including, but not limited to inspections, quality engineering, and audit requirements.  This role will have several direct reports, as well as a dotted line direct report from Supplier Quality.

Job Description:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Collaborate in formulating strategic plans and take the lead role to implement the approved plans relating to the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Accountable for maintaining the QMS to meet ISO 9001 standard and to continually improve the QMS to meet the business needs including compliance to the AS9100D standard
• Direct key Quality Engineering staff to achieve business objectives.
• Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Manage, mentor, and train Quality Engineering.
• Define key performance metrics and drive performance to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100D requirements.
• Plan, develop, and direct our quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with process, product, and service requirements
• Establish annual plans necessary to achieve the goals of the overall strategic plan
• Ensure all staff are aligned with L3Harris mission, vision, values, goals and the overall objectives of the corporation
• Direct key staff in Quality Assurance and ensure quality goals are met.
• Ensure compliance to EH&S and security guidelines
• Review monthly results with business leaders to evaluate progress toward achievement of operating plans.  Identify and implement appropriate business metrics to monitor performance and communicate with staff.
• Manage, mentor and train staff as appropriate. 
• Foster collaborative relationships with the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Configuration Management, Engineering, Quality, Program Management and Finance groups.
• Implement corrective/preventative measures to address customer concerns as well as manage and report on the cost of non-conformance.
• Strong Operational experience and proven track record in implementing continuous improvement programs.
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge and experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100D 
• Knowledge of and experience with continuous process improvement techniques and tools such as Six Sigma, Total Quality, Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI).
• Experience in aerospace/military product support an asset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SAP MRP system experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, APICS, or ISM certification preferred but not required
• Experience with managing and coordinating multiple teams within a program or project.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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