Qa Manager

ClientmindRecruitingisrecruitingforaQualityAssuranceManagerforarapidlygrowingtechnology company based in Greenbelt, MD.As a recently ISO 9001:
2015 certified company,theyaresearching for someoneto join theirranks andcontinuetheir tradition of deliveringhighqualityproductstotheir customers. Theidealcandidatewillbeaself-starteraccustomedtoboth managing and maintaining a Quality Management System for a government technologycompanydelivery ofbothhardwareandsoftwareproducts.
ObjectivesofthisRole
Strategize,implement,andmaintainaQualityManagementSystemthatadherestoorganizationalobjectivesandcontractual requirements
Developqualityprocessesforevaluationandimprovement
Maintainorganizationalandcustomer(government)standardsofqualityandreporting
Overseequalityacrossmultipleprojectsandteams,ensuringqualitygoalsarereachedwhilesupportingon-time delivery
Establishawelldocumentedprocessforqualitymanagementbetweentheorganization andtheirAS9100certified contractmanufacturer
DailyandMonthlyResponsibilities
MaintainandmanagetheirQMSandbeaccountableformaintainingtheirISO9001:
2015certification
Work closely with cross functional teams and assigned project leads to execute the Quality Management System
Support project teams (internal and sub contractor) for optimal quality assurance, and coordinate and execute QMS activities on cross-project initiatives
Identify key quality goals for cross functional teams and external vendors, partners, and subcontractors
Work with other team members to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the company
Scheduleandleadinternalqualityaudits
Support,review,andmonitornonconformancereports,correctiveactionreports,androotcause analyses
Establish processes and lead communications with customer (Government) quality representatives including DCMA personnel;
support regular Government audits and site visits at the client site and sub-contractor facilities
DesiredSkillsandQualifications
U.S.Citizenship
Secretsecurityclearancedesirable(orabilitytoobtainSecretlevelclearance)
Bachelor’s degree required (technical degree preferred)
8-10+ years of experience in a Quality Management role for technology projects/programs
An ASQ quality control certification is preferred
Experience as in internal auditor – certification is preferred
Experience interacting with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in a quality management role is preferred
Experience in Configuration Management is a plus
A “doer” that can effectively support the team while working side-by-side and being hands- on in meeting the contract quality requirements
Effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to communicate and interact easily and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and echelons in both written and verbal forms
High proficiency with Microsoft Project and Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint)
Ability to interpret/analyze complex information within operational and development environments
Possess the energy and experience to demonstrate sound judgment, foresight, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
Work independently, as well as in a team environment, within the bounds and guidelines of the organization
Willingness to travel to meet and work with the customer on site