Orion Industries is a world class aerospace manufacturing company and a leading model for social enterprise, strengthening our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services and successful businesses. Every day we know we are part of something important. Revealing the potential in every person, and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily operation of the Quality Assurance team and activities, makes work assignments as needed to meet production and Program Participant needs.
• Nonconformance process
• Corrective action process
• Internal Auditing program
• Preventive Action and Continuous Improvements
• Departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Provides training and feedback to direct reports to achieve results.
• Supports the Quality Manager in maintaining & improving the Quality Management System
• Participates in safety and quality investigations and recommends corrective action.
• Provides training to Orion staff and recommends qualification on specific processes and equipment as identified on qualification matrix.
• Leads departmental 6s activities to meet requirements.
• Has responsibility for making system corrections for time and labor errors in Paylocity and EPICOR for direct reports.
• Responsible for performance evaluations, improvement plans and disciplinary actions for direct reports. 

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience 
• Experience supporting & conducting AS9100 audits is preferred.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certificate preferred, or equivalent experience conducting and leading internal audits along with creating audit checklists & schedules.
• Must have an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), standard aerospace inspection methods, ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Familiarity with Boeing Portal, SQIS, and Exostar
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collectively. 
• Customer service skills; able to relate well to all customers internal as well as external customers.

Other Duties:

This job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Wage Range:

The pay range for this role considers several factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, education, and other business needs.

Benefits Offered:

• $500 Signing Bonus paid on your first paycheck!
• $1000 Retention Bonus paid after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Other amazing optional benefits

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold mater