Description/Comment: QUALITY MANAGER Job Responsibilities:  aerospace aftermarket Quality Manager to support the management of quality processes within the AMS businesses, both domestic and internationally, facilitating continuous improvement in the businesses. The selected individual must be an energetic, independent worker, who possesses solid communication skills, both written and verbal, for both internal and external parties. The function will involve oversight at 3 domestic locations, as well as sites in Asia. Responsibilities: * Manage the AMS quality management system, quality manual and procedures to AS9100 and FAR145 compliancy, as well as internal requirements * Schedule and perform internal audits * Represent AMS during Customer audits * Support procurement processes and ensure quality requirements are accurate and flowed to suppliers * Perform supplier audit and oversight procedures * Lead escape management process, for both external and internal suppliers * Manage RRCA for supplier escapes to CS customers * Manage QN & QIM processes for nonconformances/product returns * Ensure timely and thorough response to all customer inquires *  Drive ACE initiatives as it pertains to quality function * Liaise with central quality authorities and aftermarket quality to drive root cause/corrective action

Education: B.S. Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Quality Engineering Technology. A background in Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is a major plus.

Experience/Qualifications: * Minimum 6-10 years quality engineering or related experience * Strong knowledge of FAR145 and foreign airworthiness regulatory requirements * ACE Associate level certification * Strong leadership and team-building skills * Expertise in practical problem-solving skills * Internal and external auditing experience. * Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Access, Powerpoint and Excel * Proficiency in SAP Additional Comments: Minimal travel expected, but evening telecons will be required to support overseas business units. Additional Job