Quality Manager

Basic Function:

Responsible for

· validating product quality at various stages of production throughout the value stream. Raw, work in process, and finished goods.

· Working with customers to support needs in product approval (PPAP / first article)

· Supporting and controlling ISO quality system

· Monitoring and supporting all measuring devices, including CMM.

· Supporting CAD requirements as needed to complete quality tasks.

Reports To:

· CEO or Plant Manager, Wauconda facility.

Job Duties:

· Prepare documentation requirements associated with first article and PPAP requirements.

· Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems- ISO 9001 and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

· Audit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with company ISO quality assurance requirements and customer requirements.

· Operation of all inspection systems, including CMM operation.

· Ensure that all calibration and maintenance is performed on inspection equipment

· Record, evaluate, classify non conforming product while working to reduce the non conforming – cost of quality

· Investigate customer incidents and lead the response for Customer Complaints (CAR)

· Accumulate, summarize, classify and report quality data to lead continuous improvement and corrective action solutions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

· Utilize data analysis to identify areas for quality improvement and implement effective solutions.

· Identify and implement innovative technologies to improve quality processes

· Ensure products adhere to company and Iso quality standards.

· Develop inspection plans and work instructions.

· Work with outside inspection sources to obtain outside quality data as needed.

· Provide Engineering support services as needed. Interact with Engineering to coordinate management of Part files – Drawings/Part Numbers/Inspection Plans/Machining Programs/ECOs for current parts manufactured.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

· Good oral and written communication skills

· Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management – internal and external

· CAD proficiency – Autocad and other engineering design softwares

· Capacity to work independently from general supervision – self motivated and able to implement once given general direction/guidance.

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office Software –

Excel, Outlook proficiency required

Word, Power Point a plus

Good knowledge of manufacturing processes

Ability to read analyze and interpret component manufacturing drawings and engineering specifications.

Basic knowledge of all measuring equipment , including CMM.

Education/Experience:

10 – 15 years in a manufacturing environment

5 years min years in Quality Department

Root cause analysis experience

Strong mathematical skills

Lean, Six Sigma, 5 S Education and Experience preferred