Quality Assurance Manager

The Manager, Quality Assurance will be responsible for leading the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams that supports the PacStar Business Unit.

The incumbent will drive the formalization of the Quality System to secure AS9100 certification and alignment within C-W to minimize cost of quality while maximizing customer satisfaction through the delivery of on-time, high quality, highly reliable product. A passion for root cause analysis and corrective action, a demonstrated ability to implement and drive a robust supplier quality program, as well as experience effectively driving quality into the product development process will help define the right candidate for this position.

Location: Portland, OR

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time OffI 401K with Employer Match and Profit SharingI Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development OpportunitiesI Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Manages the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams
• Leads the AS9100 certification and maintenance processes, filling the role of management representative as defined by the standard
• Drives the CAPA process through the organization, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics
• Manages the Customer Quality process, ensuring quick response and effective corrective actions on customer raised SCARS, audit findings and feedback obtained through the CSI process
• Manages the Supplier Quality process (including performing quality audits and administering the SCAR process)
• Manages the MRB process in an efficient and effective manner to keep material flowing and drive reductions in product scrap through lessons learned
• Leverages a strong foundation in Six Sigma methodology to support continual process improvement and product yield investigations in support of improving customer satisfaction
• Provides QA support on the implementation of Engineering Change Orders, Program Instructions, Waivers and Material Substitution Requests
• Represents Quality at monthly & quarterly Business, Operations and Quality Reviews
• Supports ESD, MSD, 5S & ROHS Management programs as required

What you bring:

• 10-15 years' experience in an electronics design & manufacturing company
• Demonstrable leadership skills and people management capability
• Experience with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2000 and/or AS9100 applied to both manufacturing and product development
• Knowledgeable in the interpretation and application of the following standards: J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610 Rev D Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721
• 8D or other structured problem solving methodology expertise
• Experience interfacing directly with major customers on Quality issues.
• Product Reliability, Maintainability, Durability methodology
• ESD and MSD Control Requirements
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principals, including experience with 5S audits
• Understanding of configuration management (CM), BOM, data and software structures
• Solid understanding of DFX principals and the NPI process.
• Experience with SAP or another MRP is an asset.

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery – that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

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