Design Manager manages a team of CAE specialists that support the design engineering and development of products, components, or structures. Collaborates with engineering teams to provide CAE design, analysis, and modeling support. Being a Design Manager utilizes CAE tools to facilitate benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols. Evaluates project results to design, develop, and implement guidelines and procedures to achieve engineering efficiencies. Additionally, Design Manager requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a director. The Design Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Design Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Role and Responsibilities
This role will be responsible for managing the quality team and processes in an AS9100 machining facility in accordance with the internal policy and procedures as well as customer requirements. The focus of this role will be managing priorities of the quality team that aligns with business and customer requirements while maintaining world class quality requirements.
· Manage a team of quality engineers, inspectors, and CMM programmers.
· Measure and evaluate parts for dimensional/visual conformity using calibrated gauges/equipment
· Perform or delegate first piece, first article and in-process inspections
· Review supplier certifications for accuracy
· Responsible for all First Article Reports (AS9102) being reviewed for accuracy and compliance
· Consistently evaluate inspection methods for efficiency and communicate opportunities for improvement to Senior Management
· Develop best practices, work instructions, placards and advance quality plans that capture all critical features of manufactured parts.
· Schedule, prioritize, delegate, track all work coming in and out of department based on needs communicated by Planning/Operations
· Manage, monitor, and develop the Quality department employees in accordance with the business needs and processes
· Communicate with planning regarding capacity constraints, priorities, bottlenecks
· Escalate quality issues to sales, supply chain or operations for disposition or further direction
· Communicate with department leads or Foreman regarding systemic or major findings
· Prepare for and attend Material Review Board meetings (MRB)
· Initiate root cause investigations
· Develop and implement corrective action planning
· Ensure that findings are documented in accordance with NC, tagging, MRB procedures
· Schedule service and calibration through purchasing for all CMMs, comparators, vision systems, software, etc.
· Correspond directly with service techs to troubleshoot equipment failures, alarms, resets etc.
· Escort customer SQA through source inspection/quality audit activities as needed
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Additional Notes
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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