Quality Assurance Manager
Kloeckner Metals - Americas · Lancaster, SC · 2 days ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Verify that inspection procedures used by all personnel are accurate and compliant with established quality control standards
- Lead and manage a team of quality professionals to ensure that parts meet all customer specifications
- Maintain and update quality control standards and procedures, ensuring that all relevant personnel are informed and compliant
- Support the management team in maintaining ISO 9001 compliance and assist during ISO and customer audits
- Oversee the inspection of incoming and outgoing materials to confirm that specifications are met
- Evaluate rejected material (both internal and external) and manage the corrective action system to reduce nonconformances and waste
- Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions to customers and ensure all requirements are satisfied
- Develop and implement programs to educate, train, and update all personnel on quality control procedures
- Manage the gage calibration system, ensuring that all gages are properly calibrated and maintained
- Integrate new inspection technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency in the inspection process
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Corporate Director of Quality Management
Qualifications
- Advanced skills in problem solving and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- 8-10 years of experience in a quality management role, preferably within the metal fabrication industry
- 4-year college degree or equivalent, preferably with a technical or engineering focus
- 8-10 years of experience in the metal fabrication industry
- Excellent ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Proficient in using measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, protractors, etc.
- Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- Familiarity with the ISO-9001 standard
- Excellent analytical abilities for assessing and resolving quality issues
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated reliable work history
- High attention to detail in all aspects of work