Director of Global Quality

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Position Overview:

The Director of Global Quality will be responsible for refining and standardizing industry leading quality management systems, processes, and tools across the Navico Group Division as well as oversee the initiatives of the Product Performance Committee (PPC) via leadership of the PPC & Regulatory Compliance Leader. In partnership with regional and functional leadership, the Director will help deliver quality systems and best in class processes at local plant operations. The ideal candidate combines a passion for quality, a deep understanding of quality systems and best practices, has a proven quality execution track record, and a keen desire to be part of a team that transforms operations in a cross-functional matrix-organization.

This candidate will be a quality process expert in manufacturing that respects and understands all quality regulatory requirements, ensures that safety and reliability are the top of the transformation agenda, and delivers a product that exceeds customer expectations across the value chain including suppliers.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions

• Overall responsibility of Quality activities across Navico Group.
• Create and implement best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve business performance.
• Refine and standardize the quality management systems to deliver quality excellence across the value chain to both internal and external customers, including suppliers.
• Lead and manage the global quality teams from new product start of production validation phase through warranty to ensure a proactive quality culture.
• Focuses on quality at the source, and in the design and production process to proactively address quality prevention.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams to design quality and error proofing into development process.
• Outline product compliance standards to satisfy all regulatory agencies or voluntary standard organizations to keep pace with industry best practices.
• Improve quality and reliability standards by studying industry benchmarks and the requirements of customer.  Define the metrics required to assess performance against those standards
• Create a continuous improvement culture via cross site collaboration
• Evaluate plant operations quality challenges and lead local teams to take action to mitigate risk and develop opportunities.
• Actively lead the reduction of Customer CPR’s, Warranty, Cost of Quality and in-house scrap and waste.
• Drive the successful implementation or roll-out of quality and problem-solving toolkits, templates, and metrics. Tools could include, but not be limited to: 8D, 5P, Fishbone, 3x5Why, Shainin (Red-X), Paynter analysis, root-cause analysis.
• Develop quality training program approaches, including the strategy, implementation planning and continue monitoring for adjustments.
• Investigate, evaluate, and correct all product compliance findings, including any program guideline enhancements.
• Drive prioritization from warranty, NPS, supplier and plant quality to optimize results and alignment to deliver enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Direct the actions of quality staff and coordinate and support the activities of the quality teams at the plants.
• Support the implementation and standard use of key quality systems at all plant locations such as EQMS systems and digital processes
• Handle coordination of quality related activities including supplier quality, vendor approvals for safety critical parts, manufacturing quality, in-process verification, and testing; oversees the audit function, configuration management system, calibration system.
• Provide leadership & guidance and serve as an escalation point to the PPC and Regulatory Compliance Lead who is responsible for chairing the Navico Group PPC committee; the PPC is a cross functional team that addresses Navico Group product safety and integrity issues.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related industrial, scientific, or business-related field.
• 10+ years of quality related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years prior & progressive experience in quality management or technical leadership roles leading diverse teams.  
• Experience leading multi-facility operation domestically and internationally in the field of quality, including interaction with supply and customer bases. 
• Experience developing and implementing various quality management systems throughout a multi facility global operation. i.e. Supplier program, Quality System, Quality software, continuous improvement, welding programs, or metallurgical programs, etc.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry dealing with a variety of federal, state, local and international regulations and standards.
• Extensive experience in developing correct actions with suppliers, manufacturing operations and customers with regards to complex quality related issues.
• APQP experience with launching new products and production lines.
• Acquisition and divestiture experience with manufacturing operations and related quality systems. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related industrial, scientific, or business field.
• Appropriate quality certifications highly desired.
• Affiliation and participation in industry wide association and committees.

• Experience with product liability incidents.

Working Conditions:

The employee must be able to perform the below essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential function of their job, absent undue hardship.

• Office environment.  Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. 
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 
• Working hours will vary to support global organization
• The position will require occasional day and/or overnight domestic and international travel by auto or airplane, 20%-30% of the time

The pay range for this position is $129,500 - $219,000, annually.  The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.  In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus or short-term incentive program. This position is also eligible for an award target as part of Brunswick’s long-term incentive program.

 At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.  We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more.   In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Navico Group:

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business. 

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.  

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond. 

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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