Ducommun Incorporated

Senior Quality Manager

Ducommun Incorporated  •  Huntsville, AL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Senior Quality Manager

The Senior Quality Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while driving a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The Senior Quality Manager partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to improve product quality, reduce cost of poor quality, enhance customer satisfaction, and support business growth.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Huntsville, Arkansas manufactures state-of-the-art integrated electronics for Aerospace and Defense.

  • Develop and execute the organization's quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Supplier Quality personnel, and Inspectors.
  • Foster a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
  • Maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Lead Management Review activities.
  • Lead Supplier Quality Management activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Expert knowledge of AS9100
  • Ability to read and understand production drawings
  • Root Cause Analysis methodologies
  • Process Validation
  • Internal Auditing
  • Supplier Quality Management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams

Required Experience and Education

  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum 10+ years progressive experience in quality management with supervisory
    experience, including military, where applicable, and commercial customers

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE)
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled


United States

Ducommun Incorporated

About Ducommun Incorporated

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Evolving from a hardware supply store opened by Charles Ducommun in Los Angeles during the California Gold Rush, the company assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today, Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in two core areas – Electronic Systems and Structural Systems – to produce complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our company is organized to leverage our full spectrum of capabilities through common, companywide processes and value-added services like new product introduction, supply chain strategies, and program management that create value for the customer and to facilitate ease of doing business.

OUR MISSION

Ducommun Incorporated is dedicated to providing the aerospace and defense industry with leading engineered products, differentiated electronic and structural manufacturing and assembly services, and aftermarket support. The Company supplies proprietary products and services that deliver meaningful value to our customers and aspires to contribute to the advancement of the Aviation, Defense and Space industries. All stakeholders including our communities are supported in our mission as we strive for the highest levels of service in every area.

• Publicly traded (NYSE: DCO)

• Corporate headquarters: Costa Mesa, CA

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, California
Year Founded
1849
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