NSF offers comprehensive management systems certification to internationally accepted standards for quality assurance, safety, sustainability and environmental protection, and information security for a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, food, health sciences, water, and forestry. As the Technical Manager, Aerospace you'll take the lead in developing and ongoing management of the Aerospace certification scheme programs in line with NSF and accreditation body or partner requirements. You'll be responsible for crafting technical certification scheme documents and overseeing the implementation of certification scheme requirements to guarantee compliance with relevant KPI expectations. You'll assume the role of primary point-of-contact and leader of designated Aerospace schemes, collaborating closely with teams to ensure the successful delivery of scheme services and providing exceptional customer service. You'll manage a team of associated resources to ensure optimal team performance along with collaborating with NSF divisions to ensure the ability to offer NSF clients, and potential future clients, the full range of scheme services available.
Responsibilities
Monitor scheme effectiveness and identify opportunities to drive topline performance and growth
Ensure that the Aerospace scheme program meets all corporate and accreditation requirements for QA and QC turnaround times, production and annual budget
Plan, organize, and conduct key events including client events, annual conferences, and other training events
Develop and publish impact studies, case studies, and survey evaluations
Provide certification approvals for responsible schemes, conduct onsite witness audits and evaluate program and auditor performance
Report findings and communicate results to auditors and audit managers to drive continuous improvement in the quality of audit reports and auditor calibration
Be responsible for obtaining new accreditations withing specified timelines while also keeping current program accreditations. This involves working closely with accreditation bodies and NSF’s quality and legal department
Oversee the development and maintenance of quality systems to ensure ongoing compliance with internal key performance indicators (KPIs), KPIs of the scheme owners, and accreditation requirements
Conduct audits according to agreed-upon KPIs
Collaborate with marketing, communications, and business development to strategically market and sell service offerings. Participate in marketing activities and publication goals as necessary
Present to manufacturers, trade associations, regulatory agencies, and product user groups in support of sales of scheme services
Assist the Business Development teams in developing proposals that meet the unique needs of our clients
Track the operational performance of assigned projects and report to the Director
Deliver periodic reports to the Director for assigned projects and deliverables
Assist the Director in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual operating plans and budget
Collaborate with other NSF divisions to ensure the ability to offer NSF clients, and potential future clients, the full range of scheme services available
Develop policies and procedures for assigned program areas
Provide technical expertise to internal and external customers as needed
Qualifications
10+years of experience with Aerospace auditing programs
AS 9100 Certified Auditor
Bachelor's degree in related field (may substitute 4 years of additional work experience in lieu of a degree)
2+ years of supervisory and/or leadership experience
Technical knowledge of Aerospace schemes and the associated management development processes
Experience writing technical documents with a focus on quality systems
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others as part of a team member and leader
Adept in Word, Excel, and Oracle-based applications
Travel Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
Salary Range: $75,000 - $163,000 USD
The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At NSF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About Us
NSF is a growing global public health and safety organization. Our mission is to protect and improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We do so by developing standards, testing, auditing, certifying, and providing advisory services to clients in the food, water, health sciences and consumer industries.
Our nearly 3,000 employees provide services in over 180 countries through many of our global offices, at our 35,000 client sites, from home offices and in state-of-the-art laboratories. We’re growing fast and expanding into new areas such as sustainability and digital. And that’s where you come in. Come join a team that makes a difference in the world.
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One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
About The Team
NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) offers comprehensive management systems certification to internationally accepted standards for quality assurance, safety, sustainability and environmental protection, and information security for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, food, health sciences, water, and forestry. Our client-focused teams have deep industry expertise and are committed to supporting the journey to certification by adding value at every stage, helping to empower organizations to drive process and performance improvements for products, people, and the planet.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Public Safety
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