Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the training and evaluate, for manufacturing, the work of inspectors and auditors assigned to in-process and final products inspection operations covering receiving, machining, welding, coil winding, coil finishing, assembly, testing, and shipping functions.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Engineering and Sales management and technical personnel in implementation of procedures required to assure that the integrity of company and customer standards and specifications are maintained.
• Assure that the schedule of periodic calibration of inspection instrumentation, tools and gauges is met and prepare certifications.
• Host customer inspection audits and provide functional support to Sales and Purchasing on sales inquiries, orders, vendor evaluation, and source inspections.
• Initiate material review reports for discrepant material and coordinate with operating Supervisors the disposition of potential discrepancies.
• Maintain a bonded area for discrepant parts and direct follow-up procedures.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and the Test Engineer, as required, to assure that the product meets specifications.
• Provide documented, quantitative data that identifies quality problem areas with sufficient information required for disposition.
• Prepare and submit applicable reports and recommendations to the VP, General Manager, with appropriate distribution to other management personnel.
• Perform actual inspecting operations in accordance with workload requirements.
• Actively participate in various company programs such as quality assurance meetings, manufacturing and engineering meetings, executive staff meetings, etc.
• Direct, assist and train subordinates.
• Respond to grievances at the primary level.
• Appraise work performance, conduct merit reviews, make recommendations on wage and salary administration, new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Collaborate with the VP, General Manager, Production Supervisor, HR Generalist, etc., on employee relations matters, safe practices and adherence to the Labor Agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Broad knowledge of quality assurance principles, manufacturing processes, inspection and testing methods, instrumentation, component materials, and quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• 7–8 years of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience working directly with customers, auditors, inspectors, and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance methodologies.
• Ability to analyze test and inspection data and develop effective corrective actions.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of engineering, production, and business information.
• Proficiency in preparing reports, procedures, and quality documentation.

Benefits

Monday thru Friday. 8 AM to 4:30 PM.