Sr. Manager, Quality Control

Primary Duties

• Adheres to all safe work practices and/or safety policies
• Leads the efforts of the Quality team toward the achievement and adherence to quality management systems such as ISO, QS, etc.
• Follows Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost models
• Communicates directly with leadership, support personnel, and hourly employees regarding QA Methodologies and the importance of a high-quality work culture
• Contributes to annual budgetary process and is responsible for Quality Dept. budgetary compliance
• Directs, and serves as leader for, customer and certifying agency audits of the plant
• Organizes, communicates and monitors corrective action plans resulting from audits
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product
• Establishes inspection and quality expectations for internal customers (i.e., production departments, purchasing, etc.)
• Trains plant personnel in same
• Performs statistical analysis/capability analysis using Six Sigma, DMAIC problem solving, 8D problem solving or other similar methodologies
• Utilizes LEAN Manufacturing and other continuous improvement processes to drive effectiveness
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals
• Oversees the coordination of objectives with production procedures in cooperation with Operational leaders to maximize product reliability and minimize costs
• Interprets quality control philosophy to key personnel in organization
• Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products
• Works with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased parts for company use
• Designs and implements quality control training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers
• Plays active role on quality management teams within organization

Qualifications

• BS Engineering discipline or other technical degree required
• 8-10 years of experience within a manufacturing setting with direct supervisory experience
• Negotiable travel (negligible to 10%)
• Exceptional and Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills
• Quality Planning/Test Planning Experience working with external customer quality issues
• Superior personal computer skills including MS Office Suite, Strategic Planning software, Project Management software systems
• ASME/Mil Spec Experience preferred
• Six Sigma/Lean Certification preferred
• Metallography/Welding Knowledge
• Experience in NQA-1, ASME Section 3 preferred