.SR. MANAGER, CUSTOMER QUALITY POSITION SUMMARY: The primary focus of the Factory Customer Quality Assurance Director is to drive resolution for problems in materials, components, and products through systematic and fast methodologies. Lead 8D problem resolution teams for internal and external raised concerns, which includes close interaction with other functions as needed. Serves as the go-to person on matters of solving problems and providing training on the fundamental quality tools and supports improvement efforts. Ensures flawless and on-time communication to customers and manages escalations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure the resolution of the identified problems with the urgency they may require. Confirm failure description and scope of issue. Drive emergency actions. Collect, review, and react to data collected within the manufacturing processes. Ensure containment actions are due on time. Drive root cause analysis till identification and derive corrective action plans. Lead problem-solving team and Fast Response System. Responsible for driving the problem-solving process including tool use, confirming 8D content, and meeting customer and/or internal response time requirements. In the case of non-conforming products, facilitate the problem-solving process with the relevant team. Perform process capability studies on existing processes. Review and analyze results. Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow-up to verify effectiveness. Participate in the modification of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Ensure on-time communication to customers on escalated issues and drive accountability on problem resolution. Have the authority and the responsibility to stop any process or product delivery in case of a non-conformance of customer expectations, safety, or environmental risks. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office environment, noisy & busy manufacturing areas/labs, and clean-room environment. AE is a highly dynamic, technically challenging, and fast-paced manufacturing workplace. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Strong communication, facilitating, and coordination skills. Able to handle communications with customers. Expert in problem-solving methodologies. 6 Sigma Black Belt. Expert on practical problem-solving tools using 8D methodology: Is-Is Not Brainstorming Fishbone diagram Affinity Diagrams 3x 5 Why Experience in assembly processes. Preferred: Experience in relevant manufacturing processes and technologies. Expertise knowledge on quality tools, and process/production control methods such as: FMEA MSA SPC DOE/Taguchi DMAIC EXPERIENCE: Technical expert level position; minimum 10 years' experience in the industry. Experienced in a fast-paced, high mix low volume manufacturing environment. Experienced with manufacturing quality and product quality management. Expert in 6 Sigma, SPC, Variation Control, MSA or GR&R techniques and other quality tools