Located in Northwest Montana, PROOF Research is a science-based company that has brought together the finest minds, experience and innovations in the industry to produce a truly game changing product—carbon fiber barrels and complete rifle systems that are lighter, more durable, and more accurate than anything else on the market. 

PROOF's latest addition to the family was to bring in Performance Polymer Solutions, Inc. (P2SI) of Moraine, OH.  P2SI’s world-leading product portfolio which includes proprietary, high-performance resins, state-of-the-art structural prepregs and high durability adhesive materials with service temperatures of over 1000°F.

 

Combining P2SI’s advanced aerospace materials, design concepts, and manufacturing methodologies with PROOF Research’s elite weapons systems and components creates a powerful platform capable of launching a new class of products for both the defense industry and commercial markets.

 

PROOF Research IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, MILITARY STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR DISABILITY.

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Job Objective

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality program designed to ensure quality control and quality assurance of the production of products consistent with established standards, customer specifications and production goals.  Supervises a team of quality technicians/inspectors.

Qualifications

1.   Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2.   Project management experience from idea generation to construction and start-up for projects from $500K to $150MM+ preferred.

3.   Experience synthesizing complex or diverse information and experience with ISO requirements and Lean Manufacturing preferred.

4.   Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, coordinate projects, and communicate changes and progress.

5.   Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures while developing a strategy to achieve organizational goals. 

6.   Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

7.   Proven ability to communicate effectively with managers, vendors, customers, and employees while working well in a group problem solving situations.

 Job Duties

1.   Formulates and maintains quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.

2.   Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel in organization.

3.   Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.

4.   Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.

5.   Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including  vendor quality manuals and company quality records.

6.   Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process   changes.

7.   Reviews all data obtained during all quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with   company policies and procedures.

8.   Develops new approaches to solve  problems identified during quality activities.

9.   Schedule and lead audits for AS 9100 / ISO 9001 QMS  (internal, external, & customer)

10.  Coordinate/Manage Root Cause & Corrective Action  programs within the company.

11.   Keeps  management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.

12.  Coordinate & Participate in Risk Management activities 

13.  Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.

14.  Directs   workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, production gauging, critical suppliers, and outgoing products.

15.  Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and  standards. 

16.  Designs and implements quality training programs to key personnel in conjunction with   managers.

17.  Investigates and  adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.

18.  Works with other groups in the organization to improve quality and lean process.

 

 Schedule

Generally, the schedule is Monday-Friday during the day; however, certain events may require flexibility to ensure no disruption in services is experienced.  Minimal travel may be required.

Work Environment

Primarily works indoors in an office/manufacturing plant setting.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee   encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; however, these may not be all inclusive.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the   office setting and moderate in the manufacturing setting.

 Physical Demands

The   physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed/assigned.  This individual has the responsibility & authority to carry out tasks assigned by management.

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