Quality Assurance Manager

Grote Industries•Avon, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the efforts of the Quality department. Confers with both internal and external customers on quality issues. Creates Quality Assurance guidelines. Leads Quality Management System efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Engineering, Business, or other related field of study.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, minimum of 2 to 3 years of project management experience.
OEM/Heavy Truck Tier 1 supplier is a plus.
Quality Management Systems experience.
Six sigma training, Green Belt preferred.
Quality certifications are a plus.
Knowledge analyzing warranty, and AIAG core tools.
Skills in excellent written and oral communication, and in preparing analytical and reliable presentations.
Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of employees, work at a highly motivated level with a sense of urgency and dedication to accomplishing tasks, type on a computer keyboard for extended periods, and multitask.
Experience with conflict resolution, and problem solving.
Must be proficient in use of personal computer, including Microsoft Office applications and data entry.

Responsibilities

Responsible for following all safety procedures and practices.
Pursues achievement of company and department goals.
Maintains active communication with immediate supervisor.
Supports supply management.
Conducts and directs product audits.
Supports training initiatives for all Quality Assurance.
Interfaces with key customers, both internal and external.
Supports and implements (Management Representative) Quality Management System concepts and standards.
Supports and implements all defect reduction initiatives.
Responsible for following and carrying out corporate procedures, policies, guidelines, legal requirements, etc.
Ensures and maintains the quality guidelines, procedures, and standards are consistently followed throughout the manufacturing operation.
Supports the other Grote locations, as needed.
Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by supervisor
Monitors and adheres to budgets.
Manages defective material review.
Develops and coordinates Quality Assurance procedures