Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis • Latham, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs for steam, gas, and industrial turbines and generators. The leadership team is looking for an individual who has the desire to join a growing organization. The Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and process optimization initiatives across operations. Additionally, they will play a hands-on role in the Company’s driving quality program, supporting and leading audits, strengthening internal controls, and collaborating with division leadership and teams to identify and select processes or projects for inclusion in the organization's continuous improvement initiative. This role oversees the strategic planning, development, and execution of quality assurance engineering programs, coordinates with cross-functional leaders to align quality objectives with business strategies and customer expectations, and oversees the work of a team that evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement. The role also establishes enterprise-wide policies, standards, and metrics, develops and monitors the implementation of process changes meant to result in cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability increases, and leads initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce defects, as well as tracks progress against established goals. Recommended changes may impact floor layout, material flow, or machinery selection and use, and the role directs compliance efforts with applicable regulations and represents quality functions in executive decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years of related field experience (quality/continuous improvement in Power Generation Industry or related industry)
• Process knowledge in Power Industry
• Detailed knowledge & proficiency in Quality Systems – ISO requirements familiarity
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action
• Proficiency in current PC technology & effective use of software to create forms/documents
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision – self-starter
• Ability to effectively perform & contribute in a team environment
• Ability to effectively work with & accomplish multiple priorities
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Customer focused
• Ability to identify, analyze, & solve Quality problems with practical solutions
• Provide technical guidance on Quality issues

Responsibilities

• Oversees the strategic planning, development, and execution of quality assurance engineering programs
• Coordinates with cross-functional leaders to align quality objectives with business strategies and customer expectations
• Oversees the work of a team that evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement
• Establishes enterprise-wide policies, standards, and metrics
• Develops and monitors the implementation of process changes meant to result in cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability increases
• Leads initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce defects, as well as tracks progress against established goals
• Recommended changes that may impact floor layout, material flow, or machinery selection and use
• Directs compliance efforts with applicable regulations
• Represents quality functions in executive decision-making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager