Quality Manager

Proven to perform—from the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven, and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products to join us at our brand-new Margate (Ft. Lauderdale), FL facility.

About the role

The Quality Manager will be a key player in supporting the development of highly engineered part solutions for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, which calls for advanced manufacturing methods including metal additive manufacturing. You will champion the implementation of our AS9100 quality system and build the Quality department in support of this program.

The primary purpose of this job is to implement and maintain the Quality and EHS programs at an ATI manufacturing site to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory agency, customer, and registrar visits, audits, and requests.
• Maintain and support Quality and EHS related certificates and accreditations; assist with qualification programs.
• Contribute to the development of a Zero Injury Culture using continuous improvement tools to develop lean, repeatable processes; train and support others to do the same.
• Communicate Quality and EHS metrics as well as specific plant and company-wide problems, solutions, and policies.
• Ensure environmental permitting compliance within the responsible group; lead Quality and EHS incident investigations.
• Proactively identify problems through Internal and Product/Process Audits; drive resolution through effective corrective actions.
• Maintain and review Quality and EHS records.
• Apply proficiency in GD&T, CMM, and the use of 3D optical and laser scanning equipment and their software.
• Apply required standards or accreditations to a production facility (AS9100, OSHA, and Nadcap); successfully lead the business through audits.
• Support the business security clearance by acting as the assistant facility security officer (AFSO) or the facility clearance officer (FSO).
• Assist in purchase order writing and supplier management.
• Use Microsoft Office tools to accomplish day-to-day work activities and be willing to learn additional programs.
• Organize, pay attention to detail, manage time, and prioritize work.
• Effectively communicate (written and verbal) and engage with regulatory agencies, customers, production, maintenance, and technical personnel.
• Balance multiple projects at various stages with limited supervision in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• Work independently as well as with teams to achieve desired results; effectively negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Foster collaboration, inspire confidence, and motivate individuals across diverse teams in a manufacturing environment to meet objectives.
• Build high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or material science field, or equivalent years’ experience.
• 8-10+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, quality systems, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs 50 feet.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy (DoE) and Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with cast/forged and machined parts.
• 2+ years of experience with metal additive parts.
• Certification in relevant quality or lean manufacturing methodologies.

Skills

• Skilled in analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experienced in the use of continuous improvement tools.