Quality Manager

Amentum, a large government contract company, is seeking part-time Quality Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient execution of the quality program by leading and managing QC personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Program’s Quality Management System (QMS).

Other duties include:

• Coordinates with Government and Contractor senior management to maintain Quality Assurance and safety programs IAW policies, processes, procedures and controls.
• Manages Contractor Aircraft Quality Inspectors.
• Manages the quality and safety programs to ensure compliance under the contract.
• Conducts quality and safety inspections/audits of the contract operations and sub-contractors.
• Develops Quality Assurance/Safety/Hazardous Waste programs, manual and revisions.
• Conducts research, develops corrective action alternatives and tracks responses for problem areas identified in internal and customer audit findings.
• Acts as a direct representative to the local Navy point of contact.
• Monitors the weight and balance, FOD, Calibration, nondestructive testing, corrosion prevention, tool control, and ground safety programs along with other programs assigned.
• Manages the inspection branch, including inspection requirements, trend analysis, technical order publication library, maintenance training programs, and functional check flight programs.
• Provides guidance and direction to achieve compliance with all applicable safety and quality standards.
• Provides leadership and knowledge to staff members and teams as necessary.
• Develop staff and methodology to fulfill duties and communicate program metrics as needed.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and disseminates safety-related bulletins, technical changes and literature to work site personnel. Investigates mishaps and injuries.
• Oversees Technical Library.
• Ensures compliance with company programs, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Government directives.
• Ensures Airworthiness Directive compliance and aircraft configuration.
• Ensures modification and maintenance activities are conducted utilizing applicable documents.
• Monitors quality deficiencies and coordinates corrective actions.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in preparing and enforcing QMS programs on contracts of similar size and complexity.
• Knowledge and experience includes, but is not limited to: construction methods, engineering, estimating, equipment, materials, contract administration, subcontractor management, claim negotiations, project controls, labor relations, finance, manpower development and utilization and the development and maintenance of customer and competition contacts.
• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Department of Defense, Navy and United States government structure and agency procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities.
• Knowledge of various computer skills desirable (ex: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• U.S. Citizenship and Security Clearance is required.
• Common Access Card is required.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in