QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Anderson Dahlen Inc•Ramsey, MN

13h•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Anderson Dahlen, a specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing company, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the quality assurance department and staff. The position develops, implements, and maintains systems for quality and reliability testing across production and development processes, with a focus on ISO 9001:2015 and ASME pressure vessel code requirements. The role manages quality control staff, inspection programs, document control, audits, vendor assessments, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. It promotes quality performance throughout the organization, establishes training needs, reports quality performance indicators, and keeps the Vice President of Operations informed of important developments. The role primarily involves computer work at a desk in an office environment within a manufacturing-type setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering field.
At least 5 years of combined manufacturing and quality engineering experience in a manufacturing or machine job shop environment.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Experience with or understanding of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.
Extensive knowledge of ASME and AWS welding requirements.
Proven experience with quality processes and audits.
Experience with blueprint reading, tolerancing, gauge management systems, and standards.
Demonstrated initiative and aggressiveness in completing projects.
Very strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong leadership and sound decision-making qualities.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a wide variety of company personnel and customers.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain the quality plan and quality systems in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ASME pressure vessel code requirements.
Manage quality control staff and maintain inspection programs for incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.
Administer RMA, RCCA, and CAPA processes.
Maintain and manage the document control system.
Maintain compliance with governing bodies and requirements, including ASME, ITAR, and NQ1A.
Conduct vendor assessments.
Conduct and manage ISO reviews.
Oversee and direct continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
Identify and implement quality-related training needs, monitor training results, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Supervise internal quality audits, ensure they are completed on time, compile results, prepare reports for management, and present findings at quarterly management review meetings.
Establish and maintain controls and quality documentation procedures.
Work with outside auditors to maintain quality certifications.
Develop and maintain professional and technical competence, encouraging excellence through example.
Work with the management team to develop annual quality performance goals for each team and monitor progress.
Keep the management team informed monthly about progress toward quality goals.
Keep the Vice President of Operations informed of important developments, potential problems, and other information needed for effective management.
Control and approve nonconforming materials procedures.
Maintain and report quality-related key performance indicators.
Perform other duties as assigned.