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Amentum Section Manager - Quality & Compliance in Houston, Texas
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager - Quality & Compliance to join the team!
The Section Manager - Quality & Compliance will:
Report directly to the Manager of the Safety & Mission Assurance Office. Theposition is responsible for the management of approximately 20 people supporting quality engineering, quality assurance and configuration management functional areas for the Amentum Clear Lake Group (CLG)
Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensure products yield the expected outcome and established quality levels. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Develop, implement, and maintain the JETS contract Quality Policy & Quality Plan.
Provide oversight and management, not limited to the following functions:
A udit program
Configuration and Data Management
GIDEP (Government -Industry Data Exchange Program)
Receiving Inspection
Procurement Quality Engineering
Procurement quality assurance services to apply subcontract quality requirements and verifications for all CLG procurements
In-Line Quality Inspection
Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD) Program
Electrical, Electronic & Electro Mechanical (EEE) Program
Quality Engineering Drawing Review & Approval
Controlled Stamp Authority
Maintenance of the Signature Authority List (SAL)
Oversight of Approved Supplier List (ASL)
Contract compliance with respect to program and project requirements.
C ertification of Flight / Controlled hardware
Ensure compliance with AS9100D requirements
Ensure projects are adequately staffed across multiple projects and functional areas.
Communicate project status to senior management.
Approve timecards and travel.
Document and perform personnel performance reviews.
Coordinate issues across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section.
Perform other duties as required.
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a BS degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years related experience, or MS degree and 8 years related experience or Ph.D. and 4 years of related experience. Requires demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior supervisory experience.
Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
Must be proactive, responsive, show great initiative, and be a problem solver.
In-depth understanding of SAE AS9100D principles and its impact on business processes
Experience in the management and execution of internal and external audits.
Experience in the focused application of quality requirements for procurement of space flight, machined and hazardous components with an excellent understanding of supply chain management.
Requisition Preferences:
Ten (10) years of experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processes.
Experience with implementing and maintaining an AS9100D quality management system
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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