Summary:
This is a certified, site-based role that operates under the respective Site Quality Systems Manager / Director of Quality. Their primary purpose is to develop and administer the local QMS/BMS in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Global Standards and local tailoring applicable to GKN - Tallassee, and to provide core support to the entity/site Leadership team in achieving compliant and effective QMS/BMS in accordance with AS9100 / ISO9000 /NADCAP, applicable industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- The development, maintenance and improvement of the local QMS/BMS ensuring the QMS/BMS fulfills the requirements of the industry standards, applicable Aviation Safety laws, customer & GKN Aerospace Global Standards requirements.
- Act as a business partner, supporting Local Business Process Managers (LBPM) and associated stakeholders for the generation / definition, deployment, and maintenance of the documented information of the local QMS/BMS.
- Manage the change control procedures including impact assessments and recommendations against Business Objectives, GKN Aerospace Global Standards, Regulatory / Industry-standard amendments, and coordination of governance reviews for any changes.
- To recommend to LBPI and the Site Quality Systems Manager / Director of Quality of any assurance activities deemed necessary in support of QMS/BMS activities e.g. risk assessments, change implementation planning, training, verification, post-deployment of significant document/administration changes.
- To provide general QMS/BMS administration support to Site Quality Systems Manager / Director of Quality as defined at a local level, typically support to the management of key QMS/BMS meetings, customer/3rdparty meeting/audit preparation/hosting, and follow-up. To provide functional support for Quality Management and Information applications.
- To act as a QMS/BMS Change/Training facilitator supporting workshop and QMS/BMS Continuous Improvement activities.
- As required to act as an internal auditor and/or provide support for audit planning, auditing, and audit follow-up.
- Gather/analyze intelligence and data in support of Management Review, enabling assessment of the QMS/BMS suitability and effectiveness, associated risks and opportunities, and need for change/improvement.
- Evaluate business processes for the purpose of assessing effectiveness, driving efficiency and quality improvements.
- Support, as directed, for the conduct of quality/compliance investigations to establish root causes and assist other LBPI areas with corrective action.
- Note: Individuals can perform this role as a task within another role if appropriate and capacity is properly catered for.
Qualifications:
- 2 year degree in vocational or technical education, certification, or training; will also consider equivalent combination years of professional industry experience.
- 2 year combination experience in application of the IAQG and ISO Standards (e.g. AS/EN9100 / ISO 9001), IAQGSCMH and Aerospace and defense regulations such as EASA/EMAR part 21G, J and part 145 as applicable (site specific), knowledge and experience in the application of Risk Management and Process Approach, and experience/understanding of the development, deployment and through life management of QMS/BMS and Document/Change Management tools.
- U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors preferred.
- Bachelors preferred with strong written and oral communication skills.
- IT skills: Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Quality Management and Information applications (site-specific), example TipQA.
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail: checks work for errors, performs routine or repetitious tasks with care and attention, and understands the importance of detail.
- Self-Disciplined: proactive, works systematically, uses time efficiently, and has the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to work independently and meet aggressive targets
- Industry experience within a Manufacturing environment (APQP) preferably aerospace/automotive.
- Knowledge of the APQC PCF (Process Classification Framework).
- Ability to build relationships across functional / site teams.
- Internal or Lead Auditor trained/experienced.
Strong facilitation skills to support process improvement activities
