Quality Manager
About The Position
The Quality Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality standards, inspection methods, and process controls. This role involves reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance. The Quality Manager will conduct root cause analysis investigations for quality issues, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines. This position also involves analyzing quality data, supporting First Article Inspections, reviewing nonconforming material reports, and collaborating with various teams to enhance process capability and product quality. The role includes participating in audits, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, developing quality documentation, supporting calibration systems, and assisting with supplier quality evaluations. Additionally, the Quality Manager will utilize statistical analysis tools, support training efforts, maintain accurate quality records, ensure MRP schedule adherence, and participate in customer meetings.
Requirements
- Must have experience in manufacturing, machining, aerospace, or defense environments
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and/or customer quality standards is required
- Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, & corrective action processes
- Familiarity with GD&T, blueprints, specifications, & inspection methods
- Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Extended periods of sitting & computer use
- Ability to walk the production floor
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems & quality management systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, & maintains quality standards, inspection methods, & process controls.
- Reviews engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, & manufacturing processes to ensure compliance.
- Conducts root cause analysis investigations for internal & external quality issues using corrective & preventive action methodologies (CAPA).
- Leads & supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework, & process variation.
- Ensures adherence to health and safety guidelines as well as legal obligations.
- Analyzes quality data, trends, & performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supports First Article Inspections (FAI) & production part approval processes.
- Reviews nonconforming material reports (NCMRs) & assists with disposition activities.
- Collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Account Managers, & Logistics teams to improve process capability & product quality.
- Participates in internal, customer, & external audits.
- Assists in maintaining compliance with customer, ISO, AS9100, FAA, and/or other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Develops & updates quality procedures, work instructions, & inspection documentation.
- Supports calibration systems & measurement equipment compliance.
- Assists with supplier quality evaluations & corrective actions as needed.
- Utilizes statistical analysis tools & quality methodologies to monitor process performance.
- Supports training efforts related to quality standards & procedures & promotes a culture of quality, accountability, & continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Maintains accurate quality records & documentation.
- Assures that MRP schedule is followed.
- Participates in customer meetings & quality reviews as required.
- Completes and edits paperwork before product is shipped.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
