Quality Manager I

• ◆Establish a quality system continuous improvement program
• ◆Manage challenging customer quality

such as PPAP

• ✓Own the problem-solving process for quality and drive usage through quality team
• ✓Drive quality direction for new product development and commercialization to ensure products meet performance standards and are highly manufacturable from a quality perspective.
• ✓Establish and maintain critical-to-quality specifications, test plans, procedures, tools, and meaningful metrics to control all aspects of manufacturing.
• ✓Lead resolution of customer complaints, coordinating cross-functional efforts to identify root causes and implement timely, effective, and permanent solutions.
• ✓Oversee Returned Material Authorization (RMA) processes, providing guidance to ensure efficient and accurate handling of returned products.
• ✓Develop and execute plans for qualifying new suppliers and raw materials, and work proactively to resolve supplier quality issues quickly and permanently.
• ✓Champion a quality culture by training and mentoring team members on best practices and compliance standards.
• ✓Collaborate with top OEM customers to drive quality improvements and help the plant achieve and maintain preferred supplier ratings.

• ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or related field
• ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or quality-related roles
• ✓Solid understanding of Quality Systems, Methods, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• ✓Understanding of ITAR, PPAP, ISO9001, ISO13485 and AS9001
• ✓Knowledge of quality principles in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• ✓Proven ability to act as a change agent, driving process improvements through collaboration and influence.
• ✓Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes.
• ✓Demonstrated leadership skills, including setting priorities, managing data, and driving results through structured processes.
• ✓Working knowledge of Six Sigma methodology and tools
• ✓Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• ✓Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, operate tools, and reach with hands and arms Frequent activities include standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. This position requires the ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a daily basis.

Work Environment

Noise levels are typically low to moderate. This position involves working in both office and manufacturing environments.