Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer – QMS

🕒 April 24

🌵 Arizona, California, +2 more states – Remote

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💵 $117.3k - $217.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

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VIAVI Solutions

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1923

📡 Telecommunications

🚀 Aerospace

🔐 Security

💰 $21.7M Grant on 2024-01

Telecommunications • Aerospace • Security

VIAVI Solutions is a company that delivers testing, monitoring, and assurance solutions for advanced networks, including 5G and 6G. They provide a wide range of products and services including wireless application emulation, network deployment and maintenance, and fiber optical solutions. VIAVI also supports secure communications and operations for diverse sectors such as telecommunications, government, aerospace, and defense. In addition to its optical technologies for 3D sensing in consumer electronics and automotive, the company empowers its clients with data management and real-time network intelligence.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective and compliant Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and other relevant industry standards • Lead and manage all aspects of supplier quality engineering, including supplier selection, qualification, auditing, performance monitoring, and corrective action implementation • Establish and maintain robust processes for managing non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and change control within the QMS • Oversee internal and external QMS audits, ensuring timely closure of findings and driving continuous improvement initiatives • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D) to integrate quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle • Develop and deliver QMS and SQE training programs for employees and suppliers • Drive continuous improvement activities using lean methodologies and quality tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, 8D) to enhance product quality, reliability, and supplier performance • Monitor and report on key quality metrics and performance indicators to senior leadership • Manage a team of quality professionals, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance reviews • Stay current with evolving quality standards, regulations, and best practices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field • Master's degree preferred • 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Management Systems and Supplier Quality Engineering within a manufacturing or technology environment • 5+ years of experience in a leadership or management role • Proven expertise in ISO 9001 implementation and maintenance; AS9100 or TL9000 experience a plus • Demonstrated experience in managing and conducting supplier audits and qualifications • Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma) • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels • Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM/OE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Lead Auditor are highly desirable • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 20-30%)

🏖️ Benefits

• paid time off • health • life and disability insurance • 401(k) • bonus program