Quality Control Lead

 GAR Electroforming, (an AMG Company), located in Danbury, CT, is the leading provider of civil and defense rotorcraft composite blade leading edge abrasion strip electroforms. Additionally, their products also include turbine engine outer guide vane erosion sheaths as well as missile/rocket wing slot heat shield electroforms.

GAR is the largest and premiere AS9100 certified electroforming supplier with over 40,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.

Current capabilities are focused on nickel and nickel/cobalt electroforms with secondary support capabilities in CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding, and polishing. 

SUMMARY: AMG-GAR is actively seeking a hands-on Quality Control Lead to join our Danbury, CT team.

This position will be responsible to lead the execution of key elements of site Quality Assurance operational plans. You will lead a team of QC professionals, set tactical and operational plans for the achievement of Quality Compliance goals, and drive change to ensure continuous quality improvement. You will also ensure compliance with respect to AS9100 and AS13100 certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Some of their typical duties and responsibilities of the Quality Control Lead include:

•       Develops the strategic direction, mission and vision for the Quality organization that supports overall organizational strategic direction, mission, and vision.

•       Maintain the quality management system, lead management review meetings, audit the quality manual in compliance with AS9100 requirements and in partnership with external auditors.  Develop, improve, and maintain existing QA programs, including but not limited to customer satisfaction, in process and final inspection, finished product specification, environmental testing, visual product standards, and vendor certification.

•       Understanding of root cause analysis tools, such as FMEA, 5 whys, etc.

•       Foster a team environment of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning.

•       Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing in providing production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met, and making recommendations for quality improvement

•       Manages teams providing production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvement

•       Manages and maintains department budget requirements

•       Primary participant of site compliance (FAI creation, AS9100, NADCAP, AS13100) and customer Audits Basic

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of manufacturing, or relevant experience
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense markets
• Mechanical engineering background a plus
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS13100 certification processes
• US citizenship is required for technical data access compliance

BENEFITS:

• Quarterly Profit-Share Bonus
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer safe harbor contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HRA
• Life Insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Employee referral program