Quality Manager

The Dixon Group•Landisville, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Bearon Manufacturing LLC , a proud affiliate of The Dixon Group, is seeking a dynamic and conscientious Manager of Quality Control to lead our quality function in Landisville, PA! This is a critical leadership role that manages both Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in a busy and growing production environment. If you are a collaborative leader driven by continuous improvement, defect elimination, and risk prevention, you will thrive here. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to maintain our high standards of excellence. Who We Are: Bearon Manufacturing LLC is a U.S.-based precision components company with over 40 years of experience. We specialize in machining, casting, prototyping, pattern making and value-added finishing services, operating from a modern facility in Pennsylvania. Our parts serve a wide range of industries including agriculture, emergency equipment, medical, filtration, transportation and ship-building. We’re proud of our long-standing commitment to quality, continuous improvement and supporting our customers with industry-leading manufacturing solutions. At Bearon Manufacturing LLC, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field OR 5-7 years of highly relevant work experience in a quality leadership capacity
A minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in a quality role within a manufacturing or production environment
Proven experience successfully leading and mentoring a quality team
In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality assurance methodologies, measurement instruments, and quality manufacturing processes
Demonstrated experience with Foundry, casting knowledge, manufacturing, or machine shop operations
Exceptional data analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, and statistical skills
Must have successfully implemented or maintained ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards
Proficiency with relevant quality management software and data reporting tools
Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green or Black Belt) is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Rapidly develop and maintain full ownership of the division's Quality Management System (QMS)
Define and enforce procedures for incoming raw material acceptance, in-process evaluation, and final product inspection and testing
Ensure QMS compliance by providing comprehensive training to affected personnel and conducting regular internal audits
Lead the investigation and corrective action process for significant defects, quality notifications, and customer complaints/surveys
Administer, direct, and mentor test lab personnel, fostering a high-performance team
Ensure the precise maintenance and calibration of quality control instruments, including gages and testing equipment
Closely monitor all production processes to ensure strict conformance with product tolerances and specifications
Drive organizational focus on reducing the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through targeted initiatives that minimize waste, scrap, and rework
Regularly prepare and present detailed reports on program progress, investigation findings, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective actions to the Division Leadership Team