Manufacturing Quality Manager

ZincFive•Tualatin, OR

1d•$137,000 - $168,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Manager oversees production quality control, ensures products meet regulatory and industry standards, and drives continuous improvement. Core duties involve developing quality management systems (QMS), analyzing production data, and leading a team of quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors to eliminate defects and resolve supply chain issues. The work performed in this position will be onsite at headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon and reports to the Director of Quality Assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or quality management
Minimum 8 years of experience in quality
5+ years strong supervisory and leadership skills
Strategic thinking, strong work ethics and ability to influence others
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Planning and project management skills
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Experience leading employees with a wide range of skills and experience levels
Experience in Product Lifecycle Management process
Experience in regulatory compliance, audits and documentation management
Proficient with various quality tools and methodologies including SPC, FMEA, 8D, DOE and root cause analysis
Proficient in MS Office products and related engineering applications
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 20%

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree
ASQ certification
Six Sigma certification
Battery chemistry knowledge
Power circuit design understanding
ISO knowledge

Responsibilities

Hire, train, develop, manage, and mentor quality inspectors, technicians, and engineers
Foster strong interdepartmental collaboration to enhance responsive customer service, timely issue resolution, streamline processes, and support shared business goals
Design and implement and maintain the manufacturing quality processes that support the company QMS
Apply statistical process control (SPC) or other appropriate methodologies to analyze data, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency
Work with Design Engineering and Supplier Quality to set quality standards for raw materials and collaborate with both teams to resolve supplier defects
Work with Design Engineering and the manufacturing team to set quality standards for production and collaborate with both teams to resolve manufacturing defects
Document manufacturing processes for quality functions in support of product revisions and new product development initiatives
Direct staff in the use of quality tools and methods, including but not limited to problem solving (RCCA, RMA, FMEA, CAR, SCAR, SPC, DOE, Control charts, Fishbone diagram, change control, disposition of non-conforming materials, etc.)
Conduct regular internal audits and ensure adherence to quality, health, safety, and legal standards
Understand customer quality needs and expectations and drive improvements in the quality and regulatory standards
Develop, implement, and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Identify training needs and conduct training interventions to ensure quality expectations are met for both quality and manufacturing
Travel internationally or within the United States as needed
Performs other projects as assigned