Quality Manager Machining Division

Modern Industries•Erie, PA

About The Position

Quality Manager Job Description GENERAL: Responsible for providing technical support to machining division operations, assisting division and departments in the continuing development and support of Modern Industries’ documented Quality Systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities): 5 plus years’ experience in a quality function or related field. 3 plus years’ supervisory experience Experienced team leader with demonstrated success in problem-solving and the ability to influence and motivate others. Proven decision-making skills which include strong quantitative and analytical skills, strong statistical, mathematical background, and computer literacy. Ability to read and interpret part prints and GD&T.- Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in; Quality, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred. Experience working at Automotive or Aerospace company. Technical experience in a CNC machine shop environment ASQ Certification Proficient with ERP/MRP systems, and other quality software and systems. Solid understanding of programming and use of CMM’s Understanding of Quality standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Resolve product quality issues with customers in a timely manner. Participate in new product development and integration. Manage Systems based tasks such as administrating Corrective Actions, reviewing and approving PPAP submissions. Lead and develop a team of quality personnel including in-process inspectors and quality engineers to monitor and maintain production quality as well as support production planning through first article inspection. Lead internal audits to confirm conformance and to enforce adherence and understanding. Lead and improve procedure, participation, and value in the Material Review Board (MRB) protocol. Work with the Quality Systems Director to develop and streamline current Quality Systems procedures to improve compliance and efficiency of non-conforming as a function of added value sales, scrap dollars as a percentage of value-added sales, FOD) Assess overall risk to the organization concerning quality and/or procedure issues, and lead efforts to improve them. Work with Production Control to develop a working method to prioritize and track PPAP orders through ISIR process and ensure on-time delivery. Assist the Quality Systems Director in our IATF 16949 and AS9100 accredited division. Accompany customer and third-party audits, and follow-up to ensure all required corrective actions are implemented and communicated to the auditing party. Review Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for trends and establish continuous improvement plans to improve metrics. (External PPM per month, validated non-conformances per month, cost Responsible for auditing quality scorecards and communicating with customers to resolve discrepancies. Organize and maintain essential files/documents for quality systems compliance. Manage supplier quality including traceability. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5 plus years’ experience in a quality function or related field.
3 plus years’ supervisory experience
Experienced team leader with demonstrated success in problem-solving and the ability to influence and motivate others.
Proven decision-making skills which include strong quantitative and analytical skills, strong statistical, mathematical background, and computer literacy.
Ability to read and interpret part prints and GD&T.- Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in; Quality, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred.
Experience working at Automotive or Aerospace company.
Technical experience in a CNC machine shop environment
ASQ Certification
Proficient with ERP/MRP systems, and other quality software and systems.
Solid understanding of programming and use of CMM’s
Understanding of Quality standards.

Responsibilities

Resolve product quality issues with customers in a timely manner.
Participate in new product development and integration.
Manage Systems based tasks such as administrating Corrective Actions, reviewing and approving PPAP submissions.
Lead and develop a team of quality personnel including in-process inspectors and quality engineers to monitor and maintain production quality as well as support production planning through first article inspection.
Lead internal audits to confirm conformance and to enforce adherence and understanding.
Lead and improve procedure, participation, and value in the Material Review Board (MRB) protocol.
Work with the Quality Systems Director to develop and streamline current Quality Systems procedures to improve compliance and efficiency of non-conforming as a function of added value sales, scrap dollars as a percentage of value-added sales, FOD)
Assess overall risk to the organization concerning quality and/or procedure issues, and lead efforts to improve them.
Work with Production Control to develop a working method to prioritize and track PPAP orders through ISIR process and ensure on-time delivery.
Assist the Quality Systems Director in our IATF 16949 and AS9100 accredited division.
Accompany customer and third-party audits, and follow-up to ensure all required corrective actions are implemented and communicated to the auditing party.
Review Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for trends and establish continuous improvement plans to improve metrics. (External PPM per month, validated non-conformances per month, cost
Responsible for auditing quality scorecards and communicating with customers to resolve discrepancies.
Organize and maintain essential files/documents for quality systems compliance.
Manage supplier quality including traceability.
Perform other duties as assigned.