Army Aviation Quality Manager – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Role Overview

Army Aviation Quality Manager at Amentum, located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The role is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient execution of the quality program by leading and managing QC personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Program QC Plan.

Role Purpose

Lead and manage the quality assurance and quality control program to ensure product quality targets are met, maintain compliance with company and contractual requirements, and drive continuous improvement across all quality functions.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Planning

• Develop, apply, revise and implement quality assurance plans and audits for products to ensure product quality targets are met.
• Maintain quality standards for receiving, in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Review, revise and write QA/QC quality assurance procedures.
• Establish, define, implement, maintain and report on quality assurance key performance measures and standards.
• Assess contractual requirements, develop and maintain checklists, and communicate within the QA/QC function.
• Implement and manage the QA/QC Program.

Auditing & Compliance

• Audit procedural elements of program management.
• Conduct and direct internal management audits, prepare formal audit reports and define audit schedules.
• Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analyses and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications.
• Ensure performance and quality of assigned QA/QC function conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction.

Corrective Action & Improvement

• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions and monitor progress and improvements.
• Coordinate collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR).
• Consult with local management in determining root causes for non-conformances to QA/QC Plan and to customer contractual requirements.
• Implement the Process Improvement Program.

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Drive continuous improvement through communication and training on quality standards, requirements and best practices.
• Develop staff and determine best methods for performance enhancement.
• Consult with local management in determining best measures of project efficiency.
• Build good working relationships with task order leadership and actively participate in management process.

General

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of Quality Manager experience with at least two (2) years in an Aviation QA/QC capacity and with two (2) years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor's Degree; may substitute two (2) additional years of experience for each year of college.
• With a Master's Degree: Five (5) years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree; Three (3) years of relevant experience with Master's degree.
• Advanced understanding of QA/QC approaches, methods, management and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, ISO 9000 standard, Lean Six Sigma and other quality methodologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise and manage quality personnel.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently manage the program QC Plan.
• Additional knowledge and skills may be required by assignment or contract.

Additional Information

Security & Credentials

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust.
• Must be able to obtain facility credentials and authorization to work at this location.
• US Citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization at the work location.
• A valid US Passport is required for deployment to Kuwait.
• Must be able to obtain Kuwait PCC and Visa.
• Must be able to pass CENTCOM Medical requirements to attend CRC for Deployment.

Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.