Army Aviation Quality Manager – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Description

The Army Aviation 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 QC Plan.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develops, applies, revises and implements quality assurance plans and audits for products to ensure product quality targets are met.
• Maintains quality standards for receiving in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Reviews, revises and/or writes QA/QC Quality assurance procedures.
• Establishes, defines, implements, maintains, and reports on quality assurance key performance measures and standards.
• Performs root cause analysis, implements corrective actions, and monitors progress and improvements.
• Drives continuous improvement through communication and training on quality standards, requirements, and best practices.
• Implement and manage the QA/QC Program.
• Ensure performance and quality of assigned QA/QC function conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction.
• Audit procedural elements of program management.
• Coordinate collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR).
• Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications.
• Consult with local management in determining best measures of project efficiency.
• Conduct and direct internal management audits, prepare formal audit reports, and define audit schedules.
• Consult with local management in determining root causes for non-conformances to QA/QC Plan and to customer contractual requirements.
• Implement the Process Improvement Program.
• Assess contractual requirements, develop and maintain checklists, and communicate within QA/QC function.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Eight (8) or more years of Quality Manager experience with at least Two (2) years in an Aviation QA/QC capacity and with Two (2) years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor’s Degree; may substitute two (2) additional years of experience for each year of college.
• With a Masters Degree - Five (5) years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree; Three (3) years of relevant experience with Master's degree.
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by assignment or contract.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Advanced understanding of QA/QC approaches, methods, management, and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, ISO 9000 standard, Lean Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Build good working relationships with task order leadership and actively participate in management process.
• Develop staff and determine best methods for performance enhancement.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise and manage quality personnel.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently manage the program QC Plan.
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by assignment or contract.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust.
• Must be able to obtain facility credentials/authorization to work at this location.
• US Citizenship is Required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.

Travel & Deployment Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• A valid US Passport is required for Deployment to Kuwait.
• Must be able to obtain Kuwait PCC & Visa.
• Must be able to pass CENTCOM Medical requirements to attend CRC for Deployment.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.