Quality Manager – Aerospace, Defense & Space
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Precinmac is a leading supplier of mission-critical, precision-machined components used in the Aerospace, Defense and Space (AD&S) markets. We specialize in manufacturing uniquely designed high tolerance precision machined components and assemblies, with a focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.
Location: Hoppe Technologies Inc. (Chicopee, MA)
Title of position: Quality Manager
Position type: Full Time
Hoppe Technologies, located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is currently recruiting to fill a Quality Manager position with a focus on Aerospace, Defense and Space components and assemblies and their associated requirements.
Essential Responsibilities of the Quality Manager include, but are not limited to;
- Lead a team of Quality Inspectors and CMM Programmers, ensuring that all components, assemblies, processes and systems meet AD&S customer requirements, specifications and expectations, along with the AS9100 standard.
- Serve as the site Quality Management Representative for AS9100, leading the site team through all recertification and surveillance audits.
- Review New Product Introduction (NPI) purchase orders and contracts with a focus on ensuring that all quality clauses, requirements, and specifications, are accounted for in the process.
- Ensure that all necessary customer requirements are flowed down to outside vendors in purchase orders and other contract documents where applicable.
- Review and interpret product design information (design input), available 2D drawings, GD&T, 3D electronic models and other product specifications to build and issue In-Process Inspection Plans.
- Owner of the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and Parts Per Million Rejected (PPM) site KPIs.
- Lead daily Material Review Board team to evaluate and disposition non-conforming parts.
- Lead cross-functional teams through RCCA to resolve internal and external (customer and supplier) non-conformances.
- Provide direct technical support to the shop floor to troubleshoot and resolve various manufacturing concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Experience:
- Absolutely MUST have a minimum of five years of recent experience in a Quality Manager role in a small to mid-sized machine shop that supports the Aerospace, Defense, and / or Space markets.
- Served as Quality Management Representative for an AS9100 certified company with a minimum three recertifications and / or surveillance audits experienced in their career.
- Previous hands-on machining experience. An ideal candidate will have started their career as a CNC Machinist or Engineer and progressed into a Quality-related role.
Required Skills:
- Previous experience leading a team of quality professionals in a machine shop environment.
- Able to use and provide training on common machine shop inspection gauges (calipers, micrometers, indicators, dial bore, etc.).
- Able to program and use Zeiss CMM’s.
- Able to read and interpret component blueprints, models and specifications with an understanding of GD&T.
- Project management skill set.
- Previous formal training and certification in RCCA problem solving and AS9100 internal auditing.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with minimal employee cost
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability & Life Insurance
- PTO based on experience + 10 paid holidays
- Tuition Assistance to support your career growth
- A culture centered on precision, innovation, and continuous improvement
- The Precinmac Way: A platform for employees to share their ideas and gives employees a voice on how we can improve.
How to apply:
Visit our career page by going to: https://www.precinmac.com/careers
Or stop by and fill out an application! We are located at 107 1st Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01020
Precinmac is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
