Job Description

WilliamsRDM, Inc.,is a woman-owned, privately held small business known for its innovative product development and short-run, high-complexity precision manufacturing. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the company develops and manufactures more than 200 unique products all designed in house for the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. Among the many leading companies in these industries, WilliamsRDM has worked with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Halliburton, and Northrop Grumman. Many of the USAs most respected military aircraft the A-10, F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35, and V-22 use WilliamsRDM test equipment, cabling, and connector to keep them flying. The company is also proud to manufacture a simple, affordable line of residential fire suppression products StoveTop FireStop that protects more than a million American families each day.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the QA Manager the QA Lead is responsible for the management and technical leadership of the Quality Inspectors and department

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train and cross train quality inspectors to help prioritize and balance daily workloads.
• Complete and participate inadministering annual performance appraisals to quality inspectors.
• Interface with various company departments to help manage their quality needs.
• Create NC/DMR reports for rejected material as required, work with Quality Manager to facilitate completion of this documentation including performing root cause analysis.
• Attend production meetings and speak to status of product in QA department.
• Establish methods of measurements for prototype parts, perform first article/layout, and work with QA Manager to prepare reports.
• Monitor company calibration system to ensure calibration of company tools and equipment is being performed.
• Work with QA Manager to prepare and submit complete First Article Inspection Report (AS9102)
• Correspond with customer SQEs and FQEs for First Article and source inspection.
• Keep status on NCs and DMRs and other customer or vendor quality issues.
• Track escapes from Assembly for final inspections.
• Participate in Creating an annual budget for quality department needs.
• Responsible for maintaining quality department tooling, equipment needs and overall organization.
• Coordinate with employees and approve time off as appropriate while considering workloads.
• Oversee vendor and customer product returns, rework, or repair.
• RMAs- verify signoffs and coordinate source inspections or delegate as needed.
• Edit and Approve Timecards.
• Perform other quality related functions as needed.
• Must complete Respirator fit test; minimal to no facial hair is required to complete test and wear required PPE for Fire and Powder testing.
  • Learn and Perform STFS product Fire and Powder Testing process.

Job Requirements:

Education & Training:

• Associate degree, in Engineering, Quality, or Technical Discipline preferred, or equivalent experience required
• Quality certifications such as ASQ Certification (CQM, CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in a quality assurance role.
• Previous Experience as a Quality -Inspector
• Minimum 3 years experience working with ISO9001/AS9100 system.
• 3-5 years Experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing industry, with ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics is required.
• Electronics/wiring assembly and machining industry experience in the aerospace/defense sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with government regulations, military standards, specifications, and requirements is strongly preferred.
• Working experience in continuous improvement and total quality management practices such as Lean, TQM, Kaizen, SPC, DOE, etc.
• Must be familiar with various types of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and digital height gauge.
• Must be able to create AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation reports.
• Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing a plus
• Must be able to pass ATF background check.

Abilities/Traits:

• Proactively initiate improvement ideas, participate in meetings, and lead quality related projects.
• Communicate effectively, make presentations, and write concise reports for all levels of employees.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Must be flexible with schedule to ensure support for STFS including possible 2 nd shift, split shift, and or overtime
• Travel to customer to assist in performing onsite audits and discuss quality resolutions. Travel not more than 25%.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work courteously and tactfully with customers and employees.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate computer and office equipment. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Benefits:

• 9/80 work schedule 7:15AM-5:00PM M-Th; 7:15-4:00 Fri. Every other Friday off
• Competitive pay based on experience and completion of practical test
• Performance Based Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Christmas shut down

Prospective employees must be US citizens or lawful permanent residents due to type of work performed.

WilliamsRDM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify participant.

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