Job Title: Quality Manager
Effective Date: 6/6/2024
Reports to: COO
Shift: Days
FLSA Status: Full Time
Who We Are:
We are a multi-plant contract manufacturer providing powertrain components to the Automotive, Diesel Engine, and Military industries. Our manufactured components include Engine Blocks, Cylinder Heads, and Transmission Housings produced on a JIT basis, with the capacity to meet volumes of 500 to 1,000,000 annually. We are a full-service machining supplier with products spanning across various industries and uses, capable of meeting the needs of the most demanding applications.
Job Summary:
Manage all Q.C. Department employees and ensure the quality of all products produced and shipped.
Job Responsibilities:
- Write and maintain a quality manual, outlining company Q.C. procedures.
- Oversee all inspection functions.
- Oversee and conduct all internal and external Q.C. audits.
- Oversee the programming of the CMMs.
- Resolve customer complaints and in-house non-conforming issues.
- Develop and maintain quality plans for all customers.
- Make on-site customer visits.
- Direct all MRB issues, write, and submit deviation requests.
- Review SPC reports and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Provide leadership in TQM efforts through team meetings.
- Make disposition decisions regarding scrap or rework or submit to customer for repair authorization.
- Maintain and set up statistical computer programs.
- Attend all scheduled meetings.
- Keep employees and Managers informed as necessary.
- Conduct and communicate employee job performance appraisals.
- Handle employee problems and complaints.
- Ensure all employees follow company rules.
- Maintain all Q.C. documentation, recordkeeping, and files.
- Evaluate and recommend the purchase of new Q.C. equipment.
Qualifications/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in quality or industrial engineering or related field. Master’s preferred.
- ASQ certification preferred.
- 5-10 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role.
- ISO 9001 Experience – 5 plus years minimum.
- IATF 16949:2016 experience – 5 plus years minimum.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
Working Conditions:
- Manufacturing plant shop environment.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- Exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals.
Benefits:
- Vision, Medical, and Dental (plus supplemental insurances) and 401(k) coverage available.
- Paid time off: Vacation and 8 company observed holidays.
To ensure a safe and secure environment for all, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
EOE/Vet/Disabled
