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Response Technologies a subsidiary of Bell has a culture that encourages initiative, integrity, innovation, and ownership. Our company’s start-up culture drives collaboration across teams, be self-starters, possess a sense of humility to learn from each other, and maintain a focus on quality products that save lives.

Sr. Manager Quality Systems

We are seeking a Senior Quality Manager responsible for quality and compliance operations for production in our manufacturing operations. This leadership role will oversee all site quality activities and initiatives, providing the necessary leadership to ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.

This role is onsite in Coventry, Rhode Island.

What you’ll be doing as a Sr. Manager Quality Systems:

• Participates in modification of the Quality organizational structure and is responsible for the development of overall Quality objectives and long-range goals.

• Acts as a person responsible for regulatory compliance (AS9100) for external Quality Systems Assessment agencies such as Perry Johnston and Bell/Textron Corporate Quality Compliance Auditors and in maintaining site AS9100 certification.

• Serves as Lead Facility FOD coordinator

• Manages training of new Quality team members as well as requisite quality training for all RT team members aligned with standards.

• Develop, analyze, and report on a variety of Quality metrics and PEAM KPI’s aligned with AS9100 standards.

• Support the senior staff and manufacturing managers to continue to implement a culture of continuous safety and quality improvement.

• Directs the management of staff, including workforce planning, recruitment, skills and performance assessments, workload distribution, training compliance and documentation, professional development, and corrective action.

• Advises and coaches supervisors and group leaders, and their staff on technical and operational OFI’s.

• Assists in the application of root cause analysis to diagnose and correct OFI’s and audit findings.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, deal with ambiguity, and innovate new methods and means of obtaining quality conformance results.

• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Certified Six Sigma Green/Black belt, preferred.

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Preferred skills:

• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements

• Quality Audit experience

• Familiarity with inspection processes and techniques

• Experience managing a unionized workforce

• Background in Quality Engineering ASQ Certification (CQE/CQA/CQM) preferred 

What You Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree required; BS in engineering or related technical discipline preferred.

• A minimum of 12 years of Quality experience and a minimum of 2 years leadership experience

• Experience in leading AS9100 compliance efforts, including but not limited to: audits, root cause/corrective actions, FOD prevention, and partnering with other disciplines to continually improve process flows and documentation

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

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