COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Pay range: $102,700 - $207,400/annually

Without the strength of our Quality team, we would not be able to offer the industry-leading service we’re known for. We’re seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Director Professional. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as a Quality Assurance Director.

As a strong communicator and skilled hands-on Quality Assurance Director, you will allow and ensure that all Q.C. personnel follow all applicable procedures for product Inspection, and for equipment operation and safety requirements as documented in the Company manual and in compliance with all the company rules and regulations outlined in the company policy manual.

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE: Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California, 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington and 1 location in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Equal Opportunity  

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.  

Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supervising the Inspection department, Quality Engineer, and Quality Assurance. 
• Responsible for managing the ISO9001/2000 Program and driving the ISO objectives within the company.
• Ensure that all documentation Blueprints, Drawing is on file, current and complete prior to any jobs being run. Maintain records, organization of department and filing system. Primary focus on monitoring quality levels and returned materials. Ensure that all Q.C. have material, training and able to perform duties. Issuing and tracking returns. 
• Liaise with Engineering, Production, Machine Shop, Contracts/Sales Purchasing, communicate well with others, foster teamwork, and a positive environment. 
• Experience with destructive and/or non-destructive testing. 
• Oversees requirements for Quality in Production and Machine Shop for all shifts and fulfill related department functions. 
•  Responsible for enforcement and compliance with all company safety policies. 
• Evaluate new and modified equipment, processes for compliance to First Article for customer specifications. 
• Resolve non-conformance by using problem solving techniques and implement corrective action including communication to internal customers. 
• Safely performs assignments, follows applicable safety practices, policies, and safe work behavior. Notifies management or appropriate personnel when a job hazard or an unsafe work practice emerges during work. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of equivalent experience desirable
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience as Quality Control or Quality Assurance Management.
• Quality Assurance certification a plus.
• Experience utilizing most QC tools, Calipers, Micrometers, CMM, Comparater.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: