AFMW - Quality Assurance Manager

Ashland Foundry & Machine Works•Ashland, PA

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About The Position

An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead its quality team, oversee quality management systems, and drive consistent execution of quality standards across manufacturing operations. This hands-on leadership role involves developing employees, strengthening processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and partnering with operations leadership to improve quality performance. The role requires leadership and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage complex quality systems, audits, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Assurance Manager will lead and develop quality assurance personnel; establish expectations and accountability; maintain quality systems and compliance; oversee audits and corrective actions; monitor quality performance; and collaborate with manufacturing and operations leaders. The manager will also serve as a primary contact for customers, inspectors, outside contractors, and certifying organizations on quality matters. A competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered based on qualifications and experience. Confidential inquiries and resumes are welcome. Additional information about the organization will be shared with qualified candidates as the selection process progresses. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience leading a quality function or team in a manufacturing environment.
Experience implementing or maintaining ISO quality management systems and managing audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of manufacturing quality processes, technical specifications, material traceability, and quality documentation.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.
Strong people leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy in a highly regulated, documentation-intensive environment.

Nice To Haves

Foundry, metal casting, machining, or other complex manufacturing experience preferred.
Familiarity with nondestructive examination (NDE) and military or nuclear quality standards is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop quality assurance personnel, including engineers, technicians, and inspection and testing staff.
Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and support employee development and technical competency.
Partner with production supervisors and department leaders to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing performance.
Develop, implement, and maintain the quality management system, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards and relevant military, naval, and nuclear quality requirements, including NAVSEA, MIL-STD, ASME, and NQA-1.
Oversee internal and external audits, corrective and preventive actions, root cause analysis, and follow-up to ensure effective resolution.
Maintain documentation integrity, material traceability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Review customer contracts, technical specifications, drawings, and quality requirements to ensure appropriate controls are established.
Monitor quality performance metrics and identify opportunities to reduce defects, rework, and quality-related costs.
Collaborate with manufacturing and operations leadership to address production issues and improve process consistency.
Identify quality risks and implement preventive measures throughout manufacturing processes.
Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, inspectors, outside contractors, and certifying organizations on quality-related matters.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.