Quality Manager

HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION•Schaumburg, IL

17d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Quality Manager oversees all areas of the quality department and coordinates personnel engaged in production compliance, inspection, process improvement, and product and process certification. The role directs and plans incoming, in-process, and final inspections; oversees returned-goods inspections and supports customer complaint investigations; and manages internal product, process, and system audits. The manager also oversees PPAP, corrective actions, OEM-related activities, vendor quality issue resolution, product certification, and changes to the Quality Management System. The position helps coordinate quality-related activities across multiple locations and may perform other duties as assigned. HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business that designs and manufactures products, components, and services intended to meet customer expectations while supporting environmental protection and preservation. The approved salary range for this role is $120,000–$140,000. HYDAC offers a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan; paid holidays; PTO; a 401(k) with company matching; an FSA; short-term disability and life insurance; and pet insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university; a technical field such as engineering or science is preferred.
Direct employee management experience.
Supplier management experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to use database, manufacturing, and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge and use of standard test and measurement tools and equipment.
Problem-solving skills, including timely resolution and skilled information gathering and analysis.
Customer-service skills, including responding promptly to customer needs and service requests.
Quality-management skills, including finding ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.

Nice To Haves

A degree in a technical field, such as engineering or science.

Responsibilities

Direct and plan incoming inspection of selected purchased goods and fabricated products.
Direct and plan in-process and final product inspection.
Direct and plan inspection of returned goods and products, and assist with customer complaint investigations.
Oversee and perform internal product, process, and system audits.
Oversee, plan, and perform PPAP, corrective actions, and other OEM-related activities.
Direct and plan resolution of quality issues with vendors.
Direct and plan product certification activities.
Oversee and plan changes to the Quality Management System.
Help coordinate quality-related activities across multiple locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.