Army Aviation Quality Manager – Camp Arifjan Kuwait

**The Army Aviation Quality Manager** is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient execution of the quality program by leading and managing QC personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Program QC Plan. **Principal Accountabilities** * Develops, applies, revises and implements quality assurance plans and audits for products to ensure product quality targets are met. Maintains quality standards for receiving in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements. * Reviews, revises and/or write's QA/QC Quality assurance procedures. Establishes, defines, implements, maintains, and reports on quality assurance key performance measures and standards. Performs root cause analysis, implements corrective actions, and monitors progress and improvements. * Drives continuous improvement through communication and training on quality standards, requirements, and best practices.  * Implement and manage the QA/QC Program. * Ensure performance and quality of assigned QA/QC function conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction. * Audit procedural elements of program management. * Coordinate collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR). * Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications. * Consult with local management in determining best measures of project efficiency. * Conduct and direct internal management audits, prepare formal audit reports, and define audit schedules. * Consult with local management in determining root causes for non-conformances to QA/QC Plan and to customer contractual requirements. * Implement the Process Improvement Program. * Assess contractual requirements, develop and maintain checklists, and communicate within QA/QC function. * Perform other qualified duties as assigned. * Ability to travel domestically and internationally. **Minimum Requirements:** * Eight (8) or more years of Quality Manager experience with at least Two (2) years in an Aviation QA/QC capacity and with Two (2) years in a managerial role. * Bachelor’s Degree; may substitute two (2) additional years of experience for each year of college. * With a Masters Degree - Five (5) years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree; Three (3) years of relevant experience with Master's degree. * Additional knowledge/skills may be required by assignment or contract. * Advanced understanding of QA/QC approaches, methods, management, and responsibilities. * Knowledge of statistical methods, ISO 9000 standard, Lean Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies. * A valid US Passport is required for Deployment to Kuwait. * Must be able to obtain Kuwait PCC & Visa * Must be able to pass CENTCOM Medical requirements to attend CRC for Deployment. **Security Clearance Requirements:** * Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust. Must be able to obtain facility credentials/authorization to work at this location.  **US Citizenship is Required** for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location. **Knowledge & Skills Required:** * Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. * Build good working relationships with task order leadership and actively participate in management process. * Develop staff and determine best methods for performance enhancement. * Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise and manage quality personnel. * Ability to work with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently manage the program QC Plan. * Additional knowledge/skills may be required by assignment or contract. **Physical Requirements / Working Environment:** * Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. * Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions. * Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.