Supplier Quality Manager

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The qualified professional is responsible for delivering all aspects of the Supplier Operations Quality Assurance function on an on-going basis in line with Nammo Defense System Quality Management System, Quality Policy, and Quality and Business Goals to ensure that materials purchased meet the requirements and exceed customer expectations.
Responsible for ensuring that suppliers continue to develop and implement quality improvements that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and continuous improvements to achieve First-Time-Right performance in the delivery of products and services to Nammo.
Responsible to raise quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to.
Responsible for providing leadership, outstanding people skills and management to a team of Supplier Quality professionals.
Interacts with Nammo Quality Engineers, Program Management, Contracts, Supply Chain, (Procurement, Planning, Inventory), and Manufacturing, to ensure that program needs are being addressed.
The successful candidate is an experienced quality professional with knowledge of manufacturing processes, (machining, precision metal stamping and fabrication, Casting, Extrusion, Mold/Tooling Making, Mold Injection, Finishes and Coatings, Composites,), and other processes in the Aerospace and Defense Industries, in addition of experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Parts Approval Process, (PPAP), knowledge and experience with AS9100 quality audits and requirements, problem root cause analysis, corrective actions, Lean problem solving tools, data collection, analysis, reporting and presentation.

How you will be rewarded as our Supplier Quality Manager:

• Competitive compensation
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days (off on Fridays)
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the Strategic Supplier Quality & Development activities in alignment with goals and strategic initiatives and priorities.
• Establishing goals and objectives and conduct performance appraisals. This includes meeting with direct reports on a periodic basis, and delivery of the annual performance review.
• Focuses on metrics such as Supplier Incoming Quality, (PPM rates), Supplier Cost of Poor Quality, (COPQ), Supplier Corrective Actions Response, Reoccurrence of Supplier Quality events, Supplier Audits results, among others.
• Manages quality preventive activities and defines forward looking indicators for Strategic Supplier Quality Partnerships.
• Coordinates participation of Suppliers in the NDS CPAB meetings as necessary.
• Ensures timely execution of periodic Supplier Evaluations, feedback process and monitors Suppliers Quality Improvement Plans.
• Manage timeliness for internal analysis and disposition of supplier non-conformities.
• Manages Supplier Corrective Actions Response and Effectiveness.
• Understands thoroughly the NDS Supplier Quality & Development System, improves and creates policies, procedures, records, among other QMS documents.
• Provides supplier engineering support as necessary throughout all program phases; proposal, design, procurement, supplier selection, qualification, transitions, evaluation, first article, production, shipment, and warranty returns.
• Strategizes Supplier Risk Assessments and mitigation plan to provide estimate of Supplier Quality Engineering labor hours for business proposals, (new or re-order business).
• Evaluates the supplier quality engineering travel budget and approves based on established budgets, strategic priorities, and business needs.
• Manages Expenses and reports periodically to management.
• Prepare, publishes, presents periodic reports for management review

COOPERATION

This role requires collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING

This position requires daily autonomous decision-making capabilities when working with both internal and external customers.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in manufacturing, quality and supplier quality activities in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
• Ability to understand statistics, process control, sample selection (MIL-STD-1916, ANSI Z1.4, 1.9, and), measurement systems, AS 9100 / ISO 9000 quality management systems, corrective and preventive action.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; statistical applications such as Minitab, and knowledge of Enterprise Resources Management System, (i.e: Cost Point, Cost Point MES, among other software applications.
• Experience in implementing and conducting Visual Daily Management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiating, oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with the leadership team as well as with suppliers
• The ability to establish organizational policies and procedures.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills, leadership ability and a commitment to integrity and professionalism.
• Seeking well demonstrated leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage direct reports.
• Familiarity/Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Parts Approval Process, (PPAP), and process tools such as PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt certification from a recognized organization
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Relevant functional and leadership experience of 5 years+ preferred
• Experience in quality, procurement processes, and management of supplier partnership development activities,
• Experience with manufacturing environment
• Ability to obtain BATF approval to work with our products

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership or teamwork abilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full-time on-site position
• This position may require working in diverse settings and conditions.

**Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.