Share Email Opening Title Director of Quality Assurance   Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AeroSat, AeroSat   Location Manchester, NH   Description About Astronics AeroSat Astronics AeroSat Corporation recently relocated to Manchester, New Hampshire doubling the size of our building in order to support our projected growth. We design and manufacture tail-mounted and fuselage-mounted aircraft SATCOM systems to provide inflight internet and live TV connectivity for commercial and business aviation, VVIP, and military aircraft around the world.   Primary Function: To ensure compliance with both Company, EH & S and Federal Requirements. To serve as main interface with appropriate regulatory bodies. Including FAA MIDO, FSDO, and ODAs.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage Quality Assurance personnel and processes Manage Configuration Management personnel and processes Manage and develop ISO9001/AS9100 Quality Management System, including internal audits, customer audits and 3rd party audits Review customer RFQ/RFP/Contracts and provide input to management Manage supplier qualification and ongoing oversight Maintain corporate KPIs Manage corrective and preventive action system Interface with customers to ensure capability to meet unique business requirements Perform design drawing and production process reviews Support New Product Introduction activities and support stage gate reviews Develop personnel within their respective roles Identify business risks and mitigations Interface with Astronics Corporate Quality Management Team on business initiatives   Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees FAA/EASA Repair Station activities, including personnel and processes Manage Quality Assurance personnel and processes Manage Configuration Management personnel and processes   Position Requirements Required Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum 5 years related experience Minimum 5 years management experience Strong organizational skills.   Preferred Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense industries and associated quality requirements, including CFR Part 21, CFR Part 145 and AS9100 Experience with Product Development and Manufacturing Processes, Lean, 5S, Six Sigma and supplier control Development and Engineering change management Intuitive ERP experience Unipoint or similar module experience   Safety Requirements: Must follow all safety requirements of the job as outlined in the safety policy May be required to handle hazardous waste and follow proper safety procedure for storage and disposal   Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and or arms to pull handles and push buttons and reach objects. Requirements may also include climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.   ACCOMMODATION REQUEST Astronics AeroSat is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail CSC.HR@astronics.com or call:847-244-4500. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.   COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics AeroSat is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.     Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time     About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.   EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Astronics.appone.com

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