Director of Quality Assurance

Keystone Powdered Metal Company • St. Marys, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a full-time Director of Quality Assurance. This individual will be based at the St. Marys facility and has responsibility for the Quality organization at all three manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (3-5 in Quality supervision/management)
• Application of statistics and computer knowledge (Minitab preferred)
• Hands-on Quality experience with automotive supplier (Tier 1 preferred) or other high-volume parts manufacturer
• Ability to train and coach department personnel and others in Quality methods and tools
• Strong problem solving and project management skills
• Can travel up to 15%

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification is a plus
• GD&T knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to all safety protocols and preventative safety measures
• Oversee the development of Quality Assurance personnel.
• Evaluate process capabilities via product and process variable statistical analyses
• Establish quality control and inspection plans for all processes
• Determine appropriate inspection techniques for product validation (gaging, NDT, etc.)
• Run Gage R&R and assure appropriateness for intended inspection
• Use advanced quality planning tools, including PFMEA, DOE, APQP, etc.
• Lead continuous improvement project using Lean methodologies
• Communicate effectively and present to customers in a professional and compelling manner
• Champion overall Quality Management Systems for the business

Benefits

• Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed