Quality Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operations Support

• Act as change agent and work closely with peers from Operations, R&D, and all other functions to drive a preventive quality culture.
• Ongoing technical support for all manufacturing and inspection operations of premium connections to resolve multi-discipline problems.
• Generate or revise QA documents and procedures as needed. Review and approve documents generated by QA engineers.
• Ensure that all personnel are trained in applicable instructions, specifications, process requirements, gaging techniques, and procedures.
• Review customer specifications / requirements to evaluate capability and develop quality plans as needed.
• Responsible for the deployment and administration of corporate Quality Programs as they relate to his / her location.
• Monitor and approve for acceptability, stress relief and buck-on graphs from in-house or sub-contract process.
• Review work order packets for accuracy and acceptability.
• Communicate with Customers, Subcontractors and vendors concerning quality issues.
• Support Internal and External QMS and process Audits as needed.

Quality Process Improvement

Supervision of People

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS :

Required

Preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

Required

Strong quality / process / operations engineering background in manufacturing environment.

Experience in a machining operation is desired.

Proficient in wide range of problem-solving tools and methods, including Six Sigma Methodology and advanced statistics

Has extensive, in-depth knowledge of quality requirements and systems.

The individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, and PowerPoint.

Proficiency using statistical analysis software, (Minitab is preferred)

Highly motivated, willingness to dig into situations and work with all functions of the business. The ability to work in diverse groups to achieve a common goal is critical to the success of this position.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES :

The position will require demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to concisely communicate objectives and results to reach targeted goals. Strong understanding of and flexibility to work on quality assurance / process control principles.