Quality Manager

Futaba Indiana of America Corporation•Vincennes, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking a strategic Quality Manager to lead our Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) departments. In this role, one will be the primary architect of our quality management system (QMS), ensuring that our internal processes are optimized for excellence while overseeing the day-to-day testing and inspection of our outputs. The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader who believes that quality is a proactive culture, not just a reactive checklist.

Requirements

5+ years in a quality management role, with proven experience overseeing both QA and QC functions.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
Deep understanding of root cause analysis (RCA)
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to "hold the line" on quality standards while maintaining positive relationships with production teams
Strong leadership and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Certifications: ASQ (CMQ/OE, CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or ISO Lead Auditor certifications are highly preferred
Familiarity with Toyota Production System (TPS)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949)
Develop Annual Hoshin that supports the FIA Company Hoshin and ensures targets are set and met through the year
Conduct regular internal audits to identify systemic bottlenecks or risks and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Lead organization-wide training programs to instill a Quality mindset with a safety first approach across all departments
Develop an annual departmental expense budget and monitor to ensure Budget is met
Lead Quality Improvement Activities related to the shop floor to improve overall FIA quality
Oversee Quality of Current Production Models (Floor Inspection, Measurement, Containment, Sorting, Destruct Lab, Change Point Management, Audits of Production, etc.)
Manage the Quality team in performing raw material inspections, in-process checks, and final product testing
Support new model launch quality activity (measurement support, special control period, floor preparation items, etc.)
Support investigations using 5-Why analysis for quality issues that occur. Ensure that countermeasures are implemented and audited to verify countermeasures are effective.
Uniformly enforce company policy and ensure department follows the rules consistently
Work with other departments to reduce overall scrap
Establish and sustain clear "Pass/Fail" criteria and standardized testing protocols
Kaizen inspection processes to remove difficult work and be more efficient
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates, cost of quality, and audit scores
Monitor Change Point Management System to ensure correct use of system
Evaluate the quality performance of suppliers and subcontractors
Maintain all red rabbits and audit at a set frequency for damage
Mentor and manage a team of QA specialists and QC inspectors
Monitor, enforce rules, and train as needed for abnormal handling.
Audit to ensure production follows Standardized Work instructions
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned