Quality Systems Specialist (Aerospace industry) (Bloomington, MN)

The Quality Systems Specialist is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining processes and practices within the quality management system that help the organization achieve the highest quality standards possible and minimize product defects.

This role supports integrating all quality connected functions into a Quality System, designed to assist manufacturing operations in providing quality products that fulfill customer needs at a minimum cost.

The Quality Systems Supervisor also develops, communicates, and coordinates the execution of all Company quality programs along with providing leadership to the Quality Assurance department.

Who are we?

This is a great opportunity to join a growth-oriented company within the aerospace industry that has been in business for over 100 years! We specialize in manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and engines.

What will you do?


* Responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining processes and practices within the quality management system that help the organization ensure that the processes are delivering their intended outputs.


* Support communicating the company Quality Policy and Quality Objectives to all levels within the organization.

Align and implement company strategies to be consistent with Quality Policy and Objectives.


* Maintaining complete knowledge of the QMS system and maintenance of its conformance to AS9100 and Nadcap processes.


* Responsible for significant interface and managing the internal and external supply chain, as well as customers and end consumers regarding customer complaints, external escapes and customer required audits.


* Work extensively and directly with key customers when quality issues arise and as audits or certifications are required.


* Responsible for managing internal and external root cause and corrective action processes.

Overlook mentoring/training internal staff and applying continuous improvement practices to the RCCA program.


* Oversee companywide calibration processes.


* Responsible and accountable for the supervision of the production-facing aspects of Quality, including but not limited to heat treat calibrations, outside processing inspections, specification review, operational change management and gage control


* Report the performance of the quality management system, including any need for improvement, to the Director of Quality Assurance.


* Provide leadership for the Quality Assurance department and weekly reports to the executive staff.


* Acquire additional certifications and credentials as required for work or career development.

What can you bring to the table?


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required


* 5+ years previous experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role required for this position, previous aerospace experience strongly preferred


* Sigma Black belt, ASQ,...