Manager, Engineering and Quality

About the role

The Manager, Engineering will lead the design and development of fiber cable products, managing Development Engineering and Quality Assurance teams in our Fuquay-Varina facility. This role requires strong leadership, engineering skills, and a passion for quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Development Engineering and Quality Assurance teams to meet departmental and BU objectives.
• Foster a culture of hard work, achievement, high performance, and professional development.
• Oversee development engineering projects and drive output with both vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure projects are completed timely, profitably, and to specifications.
• Provide engineering leadership and oversight; align with business direction.
• Participate on technical review boards to ensure engineering design meets product, market, quality, cost, and manufacturing needs and goals.
• Develop and maintain a Quality plan to maintain plant Quality Systems and processes in compliance with NS and Corporate standards.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts including statistical capability, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain Quality performance metrics and address Quality concerns through closed loop actions.
• Stay updated on Quality techniques, trends, and concepts through involvement in professional societies.
• Collaborate with final inspection team to address non-conforming material dispositions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in statistical techniques and application.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of: Product development and NPI processes, Quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent), APQP, PAC, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage a team of engineers, collaborate effectively, and make sound decisions.
• Solution-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required with a focus on mechanical engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of mechanical design engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering experience.
• Previous management experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and validation testing methods.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) a plus.
• Six Sigma Experience (Green or Black Belt) preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, 401K plans with employer-matching contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and more.

Leviton

Leviton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.