Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

The Quality Manager would be responsible to lead our commitment to excellence. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, they will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality are achieved and maintained across all our products and services.

* Develop and implement quality management systems and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

* Lead the planning and execution of quality audits, both internal and external, to monitor adherence to quality standards.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

* Manage the quality control team, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure a high level of performance.

* Oversee the investigation of customer complaints and non-conformance issues, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

* Analyze data from various sources to identify trends and areas for improvement in the quality system.

* Establish quality metrics and benchmarks for product and process performance and report on these to upper management.

* Review current quality documentation and update procedures, standards, and specifications as needed.

* Liaise with suppliers and vendors to ensure that their products meet the organization's quality standards.

* Facilitate and support new product development processes, ensuring quality considerations are integrated from the design phase through to production.

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant quality standards, industry developments, and best practices.

* Ensure that all health, safety, and environmental regulations are adhered to within the quality control process.

* Manage the quality assurance budget and ensure resources are allocated effectively to support

* Other duties as assigned.

* Thorough knowledge of quality management principles and methodologies, including ISO 9001 and other industry-relevant standards.

* Proven experience with statistical analysis, quality testing, auditing, and root cause analysis.

* Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

* Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS) and software, such as SAP, Quality Center, or others.

* Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.

* Ability to analyze data and create and review processes to ensure quality standards are met.

* Familiarity with regulatory compliance and industry-specific quality requirements.

* Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.

* Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines.

* Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

* Willingness to stay updated with new quality management tools, trends

Educational Qualification and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Industrial Management, Engineering, or a related field.

* Master's degree or an advanced certification such as CQM, CQE, or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management or a related field, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.

Physical Demands

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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