GROUP LEADER-R&D - MANAGER-R&D - Quality Systems & Auditing - Southwest Research Institute : Job Details

GROUP LEADER-R&D - MANAGER-R&D - Quality Systems & Auditing

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Who We Are:

We pride ourselves on ensuring that our products and services conform to the highest quality standards. SwRI has achieved multiple quality accreditations and certifications to help our clients test, evaluate, and develop their products.

Objectives of this Role:

• Responsible for the SwRI quality management system audit program as implemented across 8 Technical Divisions ensuring conformance to 9 different management standards (incl. ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 17025, ISO14001, NQA-1).
• Coordinate and host external client and regulatory audits.
• Provide guidance to SwRI regarding updates to applicable quality standards.
• Ensure internal and supplier audits are performed to the required standards and frequency by qualified and competent auditors.
• Maintain the SwRI Approved Supplier List and ensure associated records are available, current and accurate.
• Manage SwRI's contract deliverables tracking and past performance monitoring process.
• Manage, guide and support continual improvement efforts at SwRI.
• Provide guidance and input for the SwRI Advisory Committee for Quality Improvement.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Provide management support for the process assessment, continual improvement, and deliverables tracking and past performance teams.
• Allocate workload for the IQS administrative coordinator.
• Maintain the SwRI Internal Quality Management audit program, review schedules, audit plans, checklists, presentations and reports.
• Review and evaluate audit results.
• Present results to diverse groups.
• Track supplier audits and evaluate Approved Supplier List (ASL) entries for compliance.
• Work with internal stakeholders to maintain ASL.
• Review continual improvement proposals, project plans, and close out reports.
• Track progress to ensure overall goals are being accomplished.
• Review and approve Institute Quality Systems operating procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Participate in QMS management reviews and track performance metrics.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry degree or related degree field with directly related experience.
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Supplier Quality Professional is a plus.
• 5+ years: Experience of quality management system auditing requirements and best practices. Experience with quality management certifications (ISO9001, AS9100, ISO7025, ISO14001, NQA-1).
• 5 years: Lead auditor certification in at least one applicable Quality Management System.
• 5 years: Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and methodology, including six sigma, lean manufacturing, statistical analysis
• 5 years: Leadership / management experience leading a diverse team of exempt and non-exempt staff
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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