Manager-Quality Engineering (QMS Aerospace & Defense and Systems Operations)

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Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. has a Manager-Quality Engineering (QMS Aerospace & Defense and Systems Operations) opening based in Austin, TX, Chandler, AZ, Beverly, MA, Mount Holly Springs, PA, Colorado Springs, CO, or Hauppauge, NY.  The successful candidate will be responsible for managing A&D and Systems Operations Quality System worldwide. You will also provide training to internal auditors at manufacturing sites and provide overall direction and coordination of team’s responsibilities and activities related to QMS.

Responsibilities:

• Define and establish company’s Quality Policies. Develop and implement comprehensive quality and continuous improvement strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.

• Establish, implement, and maintain the MS to meet ISO9001 and AS9100 standards, including documentation control and process updates.

• Lead and manage third-party QMS certifications (ISO9001 and AS9100) and on-going third-party audits at multiple manufacturing locations world-wide.

• Manage company division Internal QMS audits including facilitating audit schedules and closing out findings.

• Act as the primary liaison for certification bodies, customers, and regulatory authorities regarding quality standards.

• Assist Engineering Business Units, Manufacturing Operations and Support functions with developing and implementing processes, practices and procedures that comply with various QMS standards and quality requirements (SOPs and customer specific).

• Work with Design and Manufacturing teams to implement APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA, & SPC procedures & systems where required.

• Evaluate and execute QMS linkage and alignment to other Quality and Industry standards, such as IATF16949 and others

• Work with company functions to design and implement metrics and performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, track results, and communicate the impact of improvement initiatives.

• Identify needs and opportunities for Quality and Business Improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gain buy-in and support for improvement initiatives.

• Lead efforts within the organization in implementation of lean, standardize work and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement. Conduct thorough analysis of current processes and workflows, utilizing Six Sigma and other applicable quality and process improvement methodologies.

• Perform contract and feasibility review on customer technical specifications and non-standard requests. Work with engineering and factory to implement customer requirements. Also work with Legal, Sales, and Marketing on review, response and negotiations with Custom