Manager QMS Projects + Process

hire.ventures•San Jose, CA

12d

About The Position

This a working-manager position within company Operations, responsible for managing ISO9001, TL9000 compliance and the corporate Quality Management System (QMS).

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a people manager, with responsibilities for department budget, recruiting and performance management.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience with Quality Management System and Quality Engineering experience.
Effective at interfacing with both technical and non-technical positions vertically and horizontally throughout the organization.
Have successfully obtained 3 <sup> rd </sup> party and maintained ISO9001 and/or TL9000 certification for one or more sites and business units.
Thorough understanding of ISO9001 standards.
Thorough understanding of continuous improvement theory and application to electronic manufacturing.
Hands on experience performing and facilitating root cause investigations (including 8D).
Must have exceptional skill at organizing tasks and efficiently managing their time.
Ability to define and document appropriate business processes clearly and concisely.
Excellent written and verbal English language skills are a must.
BSQA, BSEE, BSET or BSME required.
Approx. 10% travel both domestic and international.
This is an exempt position, reporting to the Director of QMS.
Work location is San Jose, CA

Nice To Haves

TL9000 experience a plus.
Green or black belt experience helpful.
CQA, CQM, CQE or RAB certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare company for external certification or surveillance audits and manage interface with registrar in multiple company facilities.
Schedule, conduct and manage internal audits.
Train and manage a world-wide volunteer internal audit team.
Effectively manage company's Corrective and Preventive action process and drive effective resolution of issues in a timely manner.
Prepare and present QMS status at ISO management review meetings.
Document and track actions to closure.
Identify systemic issues, risks and negative trends that could impact company QMS.
Proactively work with various departments to drive effective solutions.
Generate and update written business process and procedures to support the QMS.
Lead process re-engineering where needed.
Prepare and conduct regular ISO/TL/QMS awareness training to help employees understand their role and responsibilities in supporting the quality system.
People management including hiring, budgets and performance management.