Senior Quality Program Manager

Description

Company:

The company Company

The company Defense Space & Security has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Program Manager (QPM) to join the team in Mascoutah, Illinois as a Senior Manager level M.

This role is a key part of the MQ-25 Stingray program leadership team and is expected to effectively partner with cross functional executive leadership across the Program.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience of leading a high performing team to execute quality statement of work, effectively communicate at an executive level with internal stakeholders and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) customer. Strong demonstration of data driven analytics and proactive solution implementation is desired.

Position Responsibilities:

Manages employees and mid-level managers performing quality engineering and technical activities on or in support of programs through all phases of the product lifecycle

Develops quality strategies and plans in support of new business acquisition and execution of program/business plans

Provides education and coaching on the Quality Management System (QMS)

Acquires and manages resources, provides quality technical management and leads performance improvements

Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports

Oversees review of technical information to ensure quality and producibility.

Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of leading Quality, Manufacturing and/or Engineering teams

5+ years of experience in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA)

5+ years of experience leading or managing cross functional teams

3+ years experience in a management role

Preferred Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience ):

Executive level communication skills

Experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

Prior experience with Development Programs

An active Secret clearance

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace :

The company is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift :

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards :

At the company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The company Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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