Quality Manager (Position Located in Pueblo, CO)

Gulftech Group•Pueblo, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Processes: High mix, low volume, tight tolerance, Machining (CNC and conventional), Fabrication, Welding (manual mig and tig), and Assembly. We produce Industrial Equipment for high-volume food processing customers. Primary materials include Steel (stainless and high-strength), aluminum, and castings. Facility: 150k sq. ft. in facilities and 130k sq. ft. outside storage. Two shift operation (M-TH 4d x 10hr). Approximately 115 employees. Position: Quality Manager Hiring Company: Gulfco Manufacturing http://gulfcomfg.gts.gyroclients35.com/careers [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgulfcomfg.gts.gyroclients35.com%2Fcareers&data=05%7C01%7Carvel%40gulftech.com%7C9a45e228c4ad4126e86008da5f69d6bd%7Cf07a90e072c241948b9b87a7842b3ab6%7C1%7C0%7C637927205528389660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F27tl9dZPHsA%2FvLf%2B4oO3yJPTJn12XdF0FZIPJMe6BE%3D&reserved=0] Parent Company: Gulftech International www.gulftech.com [http://www.gulftech.com] Location: Pueblo, CO (Colorado Springs is a 45–minute to 1–hour commute via Interstate) Hiring Range: $95k + plus (depends on experience), plus performance-based bonus Benefits: Medical (two plans- PPO and HSA), Dental, Vision, Life (free), STD (free), LTD (free), Profit Sharing, 401(k), Vacation, and Personal Time Reports to: Director of Operations Direct Personnel: 2 Quality Technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing on machine design (preferred).
10-15 Years’ experience in manufacturing or machine design without a bachelor’s degree.
Experience implementing and sustaining an effective Quality Management system in a manufacturing facility.
In-depth knowledge of risk analysis tools.
Experience in process validations, verifications, and associated statistics.
Experience in Risk Analysis/Management and methods (e.g., Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and PPAP).
Experience in Corrective and Preventive Action and Non-conforming Material processes.
Proficiency in quality tools and techniques such as flowcharts, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and root cause analysis methods.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead large-scale change management initiatives.
Proven ability to effectively participate in and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong, hands-on leadership and management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Project).
Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Machine shops, Fabrication shops, and high-speed machine design/build is desired.
Knowledge of processes such as ejection molding, powder coating, electropolishing, and chrome plating is desired.
Experience in the food and beverage processing industry is desired.
Knowledge of experimental design, statistics, and statistical software such as Minitab is desired.
Exposure to Lean manufacturing systems and knowledge of key tools are desired.

Responsibilities

Design, implementation, and sustainment of Quality Management System.
Personnel management to include hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and industry standards.
Develop/maintain process verification and validation protocols. Ensure equipment and processes are validated, qualified, and calibrated.
Devise and establish quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
Review customer requirements. Ensure manufacturing has appropriate documentation, training, and support to meet customers’ quality requirements.
Work collaboratively with the purchasing team to establish a robust and comprehensive Supplier Quality Program (assessment, audit, scoring, CAPA, etc.). Provide ongoing resources and management support.
Develop and monitor ongoing Quality performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
Create and sustain a quality culture, ensuring it is part of every person’s job.
Initiate, recommend, and implement changes to improve quality system compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness; eliminate defects, reduce costs, and cycle times.
Ensure quality activities are reflected in documentation; train in-process inspectors and provide clear inspection instructions and standards of work to drive improvements in the quality of products.
Develop and implement an effective CAPA program (Corrective Action / Preventative Action). Ensure the system is utilized and effective actions are verified and implemented.
Develop, communicate, and implement effective product containment programs to ensure appropriate control of quality.
Support efforts to efficiently and successfully transfer projects/products into manufacturing (e.g., New Product Development); includes interacting with Design and Development and/or customers to clearly understand product and in-process inspection requirements.
Provide guidance and training to core teams on new or changing Quality regulations, standards, and requirements.
Develop and manage the document control system to ensure ease of access and effective change control.
Assist in the development and management of robust training and a competency management program.
Provide Quality leadership and oversight and make personal contributions as a team member on manufacturing and development teams, throughout the entire product life-cycle.
Drive Continuous Improvement within the department.
Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of a comprehensive quality system audit program.
Lead the team in improving the cost of poor Quality and eventually total cost of Quality.
Develop Quality KPIs and scorecards as well as lead the management review process, to include reporting for all key Quality System metrics.