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Production Quality Manager

Fairbanks Morse Defense • Beloit, WI • 8h ago

Job Title: Production Quality Manager

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Director of Quality

Location: Beloit, WI

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Quality Manager to lead our quality assurance program for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet rigorous defense industry standards, government regulations, and customer specifications. This position requires a strong understanding of quality management systems, production processes, and compliance requirements. The Production Quality Manager will lead a team of quality professionals and collaborate closely with production, engineering, and program management teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, mission-critical products.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a team.

Act as the primary point of contact for quality issues with customers, government representatives, and regulatory agencies.

Provide training and guidance on quality standards, processes, and tools to employees at all levels

Guide new products from concept through product realization

Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve product quality and production efficiency

Manage quality control activities throughout the production lifecycle, including incoming materials, in-process inspections, and final product testing

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures to meet applicable defense and nuclear industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, MIL-STD, ITAR, FAR/DFARS)

Oversee audits (internal, customer, and third-party) and ensure non-conformances are documented and resolved in a timely manner

Production Oversight

Identify and resolve production quality issues by driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions.

Continuous Improvement

Champion Lean, and other process improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and lower costs.

Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Lead efforts to implement advanced quality tools, such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Technical field preferred)

Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries.

Experience with defense contracting and government compliance standards (e.g., ITAR, FAR/DFARS).

Skills & Certifications

Strong knowledge of quality management systems and tools.

Familiarity with defense and military standards and requirements.

Quick Response Manufacturing QRM or equivalent certification preferred.

ASQ Certified Manager of Quality and Operational Excellence

Proficient in quality tools and software, including SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis techniques.

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and production schedules.

Additional Requirements

This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Flexibility to travel to suppliers, customers, or other company locations as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office and manufacturing environments.

Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Accurate color vision (Jaegar J1 and color panels)

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required in production areas.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development in a mission-critical industry.

A collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions make a difference.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.

Join our team and contribute to the production of high-quality, reliable products that support national security and defense missions. Apply today!

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