Bachelor's Degree required preferable in an Engineering discipline with 10 years relevant work experience
5+ years experience managing an Aerospace and Defense Quality Department in a manufacturing environment.
AS9100 Quality System implementation experience.
Training in and practical experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma Manufacturing.
Six Sigma black belt a plus
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Demonstrated strategic orientation with strong business acumen.
Excellent written and verbal communication and customer interface skills.
Strong focus on teambuilding and employee development.
Act as change agent to drive change in support of Transformational change
Highly accomplished leader with ability to envision and create successful outcomes in complex situations.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, act tactically with the strength of character to motivate others to buy into ideas, concepts and values.
Flexible communication style, political sensitivity and emotional intelligence/self-control to create effective relationships.
Proactive continuous process improvement focus.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.