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Based in Park City, UT, Triumph Geared Solutions is a leading independent aerospace gear and gear box supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 200 employees. The Company's key products and services include power transmission systems, integrated gearbox design and builds, airframe mounted accessor drives (AMAD's), engine mounted accessory drives (EMAD's), rotorcraft transmissions, turboshaft internal gearboxes, emergency power gearboxes, and large complex aero gears for both OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.
Park City, UT lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, it's bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both known for their ski slopes.
Overview
We are currently seeking a Site Quality Manager for our Park City, UT Location.
The Site Quality Manager will be responsible for leading the Park City Quality organization to drive best in class performance and drive a positive Quality and continuous improvement culture to effectively manage quality cost. This includes defining quality processes, standards, specifications, and other technical data necessary to meet manufacturing process requirements, FAA and Company quality requirements as well as supporting other functions in the pursuit of excellence. They will also oversee, monitor, and document employee training, performance, and compliance with Company policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include regular interactions with site specific high level customers.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the site business strategy as well as promoting close collaborative interactions with the Engineering, Program Mgmt, Operations and Human Resources management teams.
Responsibilities

• Direct Quality staff functions such as Receiving Inspection, Quality Engineering, Material Review Board, Final Inspection to support production and provide Quality leadership / guidance on all process integrity concerns of the facility.
• Chair and Corrective Action Boards to address trends across programs, value streams, and the site as a whole
• Manage the performance of the team, including development actions to further individual's capabilities and eliminate single point failures
• Responsible for owning and maintaining the site's Quality Management System, updating and improving as necessary.
• Be the primary point of contact for AS9100 audits and customer audits
• Promote people development by actively engaging in coaching, mentoring, knowledge transfer, training, performance management and career development
• Ensure adequate resources are in place for Quality compliance and cross training is performed to maximize the Quality staff.
• Work collaboratively with all functions (Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) on Quality matters.
• Proactively drive the development of robust processes that are used by the business to control all aspects that may affect Quality of the product or service being provided.
• Provides Quality leadership / guidance on relevant Quality Management System matters as well as product compliance
• Make decisions to protect product safety for products and services provided by their organizational unit.
• Balance good compliance practices with other business initiatives to avoid conflict and allow all objectives of the business to be satisfied

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of Manufacturing and Quality Assurance experience in Aerospace or other complex manufacturing industry with exacting requirements
• 5+ years of relevant people management
• Experience with AS9100
• Compliance and Regulatory experience
• Strong Root Cause and Corrective Action skills
• Ability to effectively lead a team of diverse backgrounds and experience
• Competency and aptitude for influencing organizational cultural change
• Organizational skills, creativity, problem solving, and visionary forward thinking skills
• Accomplished in building positive relationships with co-workers, suppliers, and customers
• Strong facilitation, oral and written communications to all levels within the organization and external stakeholders
• Possess a leadership style that is effective at influencing organizational cultural change
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with 3rd Party Registrars

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Quality Management, or similar
• 10+ years of Manufacturing and Quality Assurance experience in Aerospace or other complex manufacturing industry with exacting requirements
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification
• Lean 6 Sigma Certification
• Experience with SPC and Control Plans
• Experience with Advanced Quality Processes (PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, 8D, A3 Problem Solving)
• Experience with FAA and EASA regulations
• Experience with Zero Defect Planning

Additional Information
All Positions at Triumph Geared Solutions require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US Citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents (*green card holders*) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.
Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Our Vision:
As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.
Our Mission:
We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.
Our Values:

1. Integrity - Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2. Teamwork - Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
3. Continuous Improvement - Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4. Innovation - Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5. Act with Velocity - Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH's Code of Conduct.
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):
Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.
Additional Information:
Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.