Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

Join us as we look to the future! We are currently accepting applications for Quality Assurance Manager at our Renton location.

SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to Excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities.

Location: Renton, WA

Job Type: Fulltime Exempt

Benefits

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $170,000

Summary

The QA Manager leads and coordinates all activities of the QA team including QA engineers, supervisors, test technicians, and inspection personnel to maximize productivity and minimize costs; and ensuring compliance through the inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Proactive prevention and development of solutions to process issues that create scrap/MRB/rework by consulting with management, QA, and Engineering personnel on better operational procedures to improve overall efficiency and product yields, including leadership of improvement-based projects.
• Assist with production planning, testing and inspection of prototypes by developing test procedures and data protocols as required by new product development programs.
• Review customer/internal/industry specifications to ensure compliance with stated requirements.
• Oversee and direct resolution of customer, vendor, and internal quality issues.
• Oversight of development, evaluation, coordination, and deployment of work instructions and procedures, in-process inspection plans, and associated process controls.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with aerospace industry customers and processes, in-depth understanding of AS9100, NADCAP, aerospace and defense requirements.
• Process management and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining perspective.
• Ability to lead problem solving activities, searches for root cause and addresses issues.
• Ability to address conflict directly and works to resolve differences proactively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of safety programs is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to process and present technical data to management using statistical tools.
• Strong and collaborative relationships with upper management, peers and production team members.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working with composite materials in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Additional Qualifications

• Safety related training and certification are preferred.
• Six Sigma training or certification preferred.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.

Working Conditions

While performing the typical duties of this job, employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk in an office environment.
• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled.
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Exposure to hazardous equipment
• Exposure to contaminants
• Shared workspaces with other employees
• Requires handling objects of up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

• Ear Plugs – Earmuffs
• Full Face Shield
• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
• Protective Apron
• Respirator
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

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Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need accommodation.

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: 425-235-2750

Sumner Operations: 253-863-7868

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process must be completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the .

Pay

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the pay for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.

Please note that the pay rate shown above is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.