Quality Manager

• Bachelor of Science Degree in metallurgy, technology, engineering or related disciplines, advanced technical degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience facilitating lean manufacturing programs.

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, including the ability of developing a team, supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees, envisioning, and articulating the strategy, and passionately owning and driving the team towards achievement. Ability to work effectively with multiple facets management, operations, sale/marketing, technical, engineering personnel in a large matrix organization. 

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree from an accredited institution

• ASQ, CQA, CQE, CQM, 6-sigma certifications desirable.

• Strong command and understanding in metallurgical practices in thermal-mechanical processing and heat treatment/pyrometry, material laboratory testing, nondestructive testing, statistical process control, FMEA’s, Control Plans, PPAP’s, system and special process audits etc.

• Demonstrated proficiency in structured and systematic problem solving, using factual, data driven, logical approaches. Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.

• Strong command of quality systems and leading change through strategic direction, as well as applicable customer specifications/requirements quality specifications, AS/EN/JISQ 9100, and ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Systems and Nadcap special processes requirements.

• Developing and executing overall policy, strategy in extruded profiles stocks for construction products quality risk mitigations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and government regulations, continuous improvement in total customer satisfaction and manufacturing cost reduction.

• Utilize continuous improvement and operational excellence tools to drive business outcomes, included but not limited to A3’s, Hoshin Plans, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management Activities and Quality operation metrics reviews/reporting.

• Management of all Quality functions for Quality Assurance Systems, Product Configuration, Process/Product Inspection, Test Lab Certification, Calibrations, and Manufacturing Operations, to include process engineering and growth/applications initiatives. Management of AS9100 system accreditation processes.

• Facilitate Quality focused kaizen events for departments based on the business needs to achieve immediate and sustainable improvements.

• Working with New Product Development and Innovation (NPD&I) production to determine quality requirements for new and existing products (aka Technical Inquiry Process). Establishing manufacturing plans and procedures to meet customer and internal requirements. 

• Developing and challenging a team of highly motivated quality professionals to drive industry best in class.  Developing succession plan and strategy working with Human Resources.

• Improve process control through the application of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodologies.