Quality Manager

360 Recruiting Group • Danbury, CT

1d • $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

In this hands-on role, the Quality Manager will be responsible for assuring consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing best manufacturing practices. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) that complies with customer and regulatory requirements and will liaison with customers, suppliers and shippers on matters relating to quality and the management system. Duties include:

Requirements

• You have at least 5 years of experience in a Quality role within a small manufacturing environment
• You are skilled in maintaining a QMS and are familiar with Metrology tools and GR&R principals
• You are hands-on, ready to assist when needed
• You are familiar with Lean-related tools and approaches, as well as with manufacturing management systems/practices/cultures.
• You are a US Citizen and located within the CT area

Responsibilities

• Maintains and reports product conformance to customer specifications through inspection of raw materials, work in process and finished goods.
• Reviews production process for conformance to quality standards
• Reports and tracks significant deviations from quality standards and recommends corrective action.
• Establishes training for employees on quality issues
• Participates in new product development to ensure proper quality assurance can be implemented prior to beginning production
• Visits suppliers to review quality concerns and issues
• Determines validity of customer complaints via customer contact, blueprint interpretation (GD&T) and/or inspection of returned goods.
• Completes quality surveys received from current or potential customers
• Maintains calibration system for all measuring equipment
• Develops job packages for press operators
• Maintains master files of customer prints.
• Develops and maintains setup files as well as final inspection files for all customer part numbers
• Supervises Quality inspectors to ensure performance of all internal and external quality checks.
• Performs and oversees PPAP and First Article Inspections per customer requirements.

Benefits

• A competitive salary starting at $80,000 depending on experience and fit
• Opportunities for additional compensation through bonuses and profit sharing
• 401k participation
• A full benefits package including Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Ability to work with autonomy and have decision-making power
• Small company environment so you can have a significant impact and real opportunities for growth
• Family owned and operated with a "family first" mentality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed