Quality Manager (Advanced Flex Technologies)

Qnity•Wysox Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Qnity Electronics is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for the Advanced Flex Technologies (AFT) group at its Towanda, Pennsylvania plant. The role manages the Quality Assurance team, including performance evaluations and goal setting, and is accountable for assigned process-improvement initiatives, KPIs, and plant quality objectives. The manager maintains and strategically improves the ISO 9001 quality management system, leads internal audits, reports on quality performance, and applies quality engineering expertise to meet customer requirements and improve production capabilities. The role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments on product conformance, process controls, corrective actions, inspection practices, metrology studies, and quality prevention. It also supports customer satisfaction and complaint responsiveness, and seeks to improve quality while reducing costs and defects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 7 years of related experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing.
At least 2 years managing direct reports.
Experience using statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
Demonstrated understanding of statistical techniques, including DOE, control charts, MSA, Gage R&R, and ANOVA.
Experience auditing to ISO 9001 requirements.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Experience with MS Office and ERP systems.
Data-driven approach.

Nice To Haves

ISO 9001 lead auditor certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the Quality Assurance team at the Towanda plant, including performance evaluations and goal setting.
Own assigned process-improvement initiatives, KPIs, and plant quality objectives.
Maintain and strategically improve the ISO 9001 quality management system in compliance with site and organizational directives.
Schedule and conduct internal audits to meet quality management system requirements.
Provide monthly quality performance reports and KPI reporting.
Coordinate and initiate quality methods to meet customer requirements, organizational objectives, and production capabilities and standards.
Maintain customer satisfaction regarding product quality and responsiveness to customer complaints.
Review product conformance to specifications and control limits.
Evaluate product yields and drive improvements using Statistical Process Control methodologies.
Coordinate preparation of reports covering scrap, process control plans, and quality procedures; recommend changes to methods, equipment, and personnel to improve quality and reduce costs.
Discuss and resolve quality concerns with other departments.
Coordinate resources for quality control and conduct metrology MSA and GRR studies.
Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to review pre- and post-production process variables, problem areas, inspection tooling, and documentation requirements.
Control internal and external nonconformance, including material nonconformance; initiate, implement, and verify corrective actions, including oversight of MRB and nonconforming processes.
Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to reduce inspection levels and defects through quality ownership and prevention initiatives.