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GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC Supplier Quality Assurance Regional Manger Plant Liaison (Lima, OH) in Lima, Ohio
About the Role SQA Regional Manager Plant Liaison (Anniston, AL) IDENTIFY DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Manage Supplier Quality Field Service Personnel to schedule, assign and direct actions: Activities related to part approval, AS9102. Assure product conforms to contractual requirements in the TDP Technical Data Package Conduct various audit types (e.g., Quality System, Part Approval, Stamp Delegation) Assure an appropriate level of supplier system qualification is maintained. Substantiate reported nonconformances and appropriate resolution. Review RCCA from supplier nonconformances for implementation Properly staff region with SQ Field Service Personnel to assure production part approval and shipments. Evaluate, interview, train, new Supplier Quality Field Personnel. Maintain a high level of proficiency with subordinate field personnel. Manage schedules as required to prioritize critical product approval/shipments. Perform TipQA (Quality Information System) administration / actions. Must be able to interpret TDP items as required (e.g., engineering drawings, specifications, standards, contractual requirements) Take the lead in resolving all matters involving quality of supplied production material including investigations, course of action, and resolution of nonconforming material. Provide interface between Supplier, Customer, Buyer, and GDLS Assy. Plants Facilitate process/product improvements through various quality tools. Train Supplier Personnel in the GDLS processes affecting Supplier Quality Ability to lead special projects related to continuous process improvements within GDLS SQA Effectively communicate quality issues to management as required. Provide SQA support at GDLS Lima, Ohio facility. Assist with supplier nonconformance reporting using PowerPoint templates. Assist plant quality personnel with getting clean point for assembly through initial part sorting/inspections. Support onsite visits from suppliers to perform sorting/inspection of suspect stock. Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending. Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 401k Match (6%). Educational Assistance. Hybrid work schedule may be available. 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off). On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment. Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track. Qualifications Sought BS in technical discipline preferred; additional related experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of 5 years of related experience, depending on level filled. Minimum 3-year experience performing Supplier Quality activities. Personal computer skills in Excel, Word, and Power Point required. Strong verbal and written communication skills