Quality Assurance Team Leader

Position Summary

About the Company

ITT Control Technologies is a global engineering and manufacturing company with leading positions in the markets it serves. We design, develop and manufacture valves, actuators, pumps, switches, aircraft seat actuation systems for aerospace and various products for industrial applications and provide an ideal workplace environment in which to create a rewarding career. We are looking for team players with the talent and drive for excellence. We strive to create value for our employees by providing challenging workplace assignments.

ITT Control Technologies offers an incredibly attractive benefits program. Our employees enjoy medical and dental coverage, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.

Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Quality, this lead will work closely across all functional Manufacturing areas. The Quality lead is a hands-on role responsible for leading the Quality Inspection team (1st and 2nd shifts) within a dynamic aerospace design and manufacturing facility. This position will have functional leadership of Receiving Inspection, Final Inspection (production and repair station), and Calibration. This individual will champion continuous improvement activities with quantitative results that consistently deliver cost control, reduction, and defect free products on-time. There is a high degree of collaborating with product management, engineering, operations, and suppliers to establish and maintain requirements for raw materials, components, manufacturing processes, and finished goods.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the day-to-day activities of employees in Receiving Inspection, Final Inspection and Calibration areas.

• Develop, administer, and maintain quality assurance procedures and activities required to ensure that the company's processes and products follow applicable quality standards, regulatory, and Customer requirements.

• Establish and maintain effective Quality Inspection and Calibration teams in compliance with national and international regulations, standards as well as Internal and Customer requirements.

• Manage customer and DCMA sourcing activities Oversee of AS9102 FAIR requirements.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities (Kaizen and Lean Events).

• Lead Quality Improvement initiatives.

• Review and approve inspection plans.

• Provide leadership to Inspection Team Manage the development and maintenance of the gage calibration system.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements :

• Highschool diploma, GED, or related educational background

• 5+ years manufacturing team lead experience in aerospace manufacturing to include application of LEAN manufacturing principles.

• 5+ years in inspection environment and/or demonstrated knowledge of inspection processes.

• Demonstrated advanced specialist knowledge with ASME/ANSI Y14.5M GD&T

• Proficiency in drawing/blueprint dimensional and view standards

• Strong interpersonal skills: share/communicate ideas & solutions across cross-functional teams.

• Solutions-oriented and contributes to continuous improvement for processes.

• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 requirements and standards.

• An understanding of the principles of configuration management and document control.

• Demonstrated project and people lead skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment and interact effectively with management from other functions.

Preferred Requirements :

• Knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis theory and tools.

• Knowledge of Advanced and Standard Metrology methods, i.e., CMM.

• Certified in source inspector approval, AS-13001.

Other Requirements:This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Hourly Range is $30.91 to $46.30 plus benefits and incentive plans.