Manager, Quality Assurance and Systems

Ametek, Inc.•Collegeville, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Superior Tube Company, part of AMETEK, Inc., is seeking a hands-on quality professional to lead quality assurance and systems at its Collegeville, Pennsylvania plant. The plant produces highly engineered, made-to-order precision tubes using a broad range of metalworking and annealing equipment for customers in aerospace, energy, oil and gas, and medical markets. The manager leads the site’s quality systems strategy by establishing and maintaining quality standards, developing a high-performing quality and inspection team, and implementing process improvement programs that support plant quality objectives. The role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Product Development, and Customer Service, and represents quality assurance and quality control management in certification processes and audits involving internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, vendors, and customers. It also leads data-driven initiatives focused on defect and cost-of-poor-quality reduction and yield improvement. The position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance.

Requirements

Four-year engineering or technical degree.
Three to five years of demonstrated experience managing quality systems and quality improvement.
Proven record of leading teams to achieve process and quality improvement objectives and sustain change initiatives.
In-depth knowledge and experience managing multiple quality management systems.
Knowledge of AS9100.
Analytical, data-driven approach to problem solving and prioritization.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Experience in metrology and calibration management.
Computer literacy, including Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and database management.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, customers, suppliers, and third-party representatives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Five to seven years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience in metallurgy or metals fabrication highly desired.
Working knowledge of NADCAP and NQA is a plus.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent knowledge and experience with continuous improvement and quality tools, including process mapping, FMEA, cause-and-effect diagrams, SPC and other statistical methods, Gage R&R, DOE, and project planning and management.
Hands-on problem-solving approach and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

Lead and support team members in achieving an injury-free workplace.
Establish and execute the site’s quality assurance strategy.
Manage compliance with quality and procedural requirements for new and existing products.
Maintain quality programs in good standing with customer and registrar requirements.
Drive quality improvement through a Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) measurement and reduction program focused on first-time manufacturing success, problem solving, and sustainable year-over-year reductions in quality costs.
Manage quality assurance plans by conducting risk analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; and monitoring inventories.
Create and execute quality onboarding and orientation for new hires.
Maintain and improve product quality standards through internal, regulatory, customer, and registrar surveillance audits.
Represent Superior Tube Company to stakeholders and demonstrate that its systems and people meet or exceed their requirements.
Develop and maintain quality documents, including work instructions, process guides, and material requirement specifications.
Lead data-driven quality improvement initiatives involving defect reduction, COPQ, and yield improvement.