Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us. We are hiring a Senior Leader, Quality (Quality Manager) for our facility located in Richland, Washington. If you have leadership and change management experience within a Quality position and manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you! This is a day shift position that typically works 8 hours. Relocation assistance is available. The primary purpose of this job is to lead the day-to-day operation of the production laboratory and manage interactions with all Specialty Materials (SM) laboratories and outside laboratories to complete required testing and achieve forecasted ship dates. + Lead the quality system and have knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management system requirements. + Ensure that our business processes are in alignment with ATI Specialty Materials goals and remain within the operating budget. + Conduct periodic reviews of capital and human resource needs to meet the company's Business Plan. + Responsible for complying with customer specification requirements and responding to customer and internal audits. + Direct the technical aspects of laboratory testing. + Manage and lead the team of ~6 lab technicians. In order to become successful and provide immediate impact in this role, the ideal candidate will possess a strong set of skills and abilities. Key Skills: + Analytical & Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. + Communication: Effective interpersonal, leadership, and both written and verbal communication skills. + Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail, along with strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills. Key Abilities: + Business Insight: Connect business, technical, and quality aspects of the laboratory and understand their impact on downstream operations and the overall business plan. + Project Leadership: Lead projects aimed at enhancing laboratory safety, capability, and reliability. + Mentorship: Mentor and develop subordinates, fostering their professional growth. + Project Management: Successfully balance multiple projects at various stages with limited supervision in a fast-paced, competitive environment. + Problem Resolution: Analyze and resolve complex problems effectively and timely through the implementation of long-term solutions. + Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Effectively negotiate and resolve conflicts. + Relationship Building: Build constructive and effective relationships throughout the organization. + Successfully balance multiple projects at various stages with limited supervision in a fast-paced, competitive environment + Analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively and timely thru the implementation of long-term solutions. + Effectively negotiate and resolve conflict + Build constructive and effective relationships throughout the organization Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned) : + Develop, implement, & manage: + A set of performance metrics for analytics and identifying opportunities for improvement. + A continuous improvement plan addressing cost reductions, technical innovations, and customer improvement focus. + A dynamic business plan that is in alignment with ATISM's business plan. + A set of business processes that ensure compliance to internal, customer, and third-party accreditation requirements. + Personnel development plans.