Northwood
Space Infrastructure
HeadofQuality&Reliability
“Head of Quality & Reliability at Northwood. Skills: Quality Management System, AS9100 certification, Reliability engineering. Build Quality Management System. Implement Quality Management System”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver mission-critical systems; Reduce defects; Improve yields; Enhance process capability
Industry & Context.
Root cause investigations; Continuous improvement
U. S. citizen, Permanent resident
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline, 8+ years in manufacturing quality, 3+ years leading teams, Experience in high-reliability industries, Background in DFMEA, Background in Control Plans, Background in DOE, Background in Six Sigma, Background in DFSS, Background in statistical methods, Background in reliability engineering, Track record of building quality systems
Nice to Have
Experience in high-growth startup, Experience leading through AS9100 certification, Experience building systems for quality data, Background spanning technical and operational roles, Hands-on experience with RF assemblies, Hands-on experience with PCBA assemblies, Hands-on experience with custom enclosures, Hands-on experience with electromechanical assemblies
What You'll Do.
Build Quality Management System
Implement Quality Management System
Improve Quality Management System
Lead AS9100 certification achievement
Lead AS9100 certification maintenance
Own core quality processes
Partner with Engineering teams
Partner with Manufacturing teams
Partner with Integration & Test teams
Partner with Production teams
Develop quality plans
Develop process controls
Develop acceptance criteria
Develop manufacturing quality strategies
Lead root cause investigations
Lead continuous improvement efforts
Establish quality metrics
Establish reliability metrics
Develop reliability strategy
Execute reliability strategy
Drive implementation of reliability best practices
Build high-performing Quality & Reliability organization
Lead high-performing Quality & Reliability organization
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional quality initiatives
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