Quality Manager

Orenco Systems•Sutherlin, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager directs the day-to-day functions of the Quality Assurance Department to ensure Orenco commercial and residential treatment systems and control panels meet or exceed customer requirements. The role works with manufacturing personnel to develop, implement, and monitor procedures and work instructions, and directs Quality Analysts and quality auditors in support of manufacturing operations. Its focus is reducing variation and maintaining acceptable outgoing quality levels while meeting established quality objectives under ISO 9001 standards. The position leads cross-functional Six Sigma and continuous-improvement efforts, investigates and resolves product quality issues, and implements permanent root-cause corrective actions. It also oversees inspection and testing, product-quality planning, audit readiness, employee training and mentoring, and quality-system integrity. Work is primarily during manufacturing business hours, with occasional early or later shifts and occasional work outside business hours to support department needs. Occasional long hours may be required, and regular, consistent, predictable attendance is required. The work is primarily in an indoor office environment. Travel may involve driving, airplane travel, overnight stays, and visits to customer project sites on developed or undeveloped terrain. Site visits can involve outdoor weather conditions and occasional wastewater exposure; appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, is required for relevant field work. Regular duties include prolonged sitting and computer-screen use, along with intermittent standing, walking, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and driving. Occasional lifting may be required; loads over 70 pounds must be assisted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in quality.
At least 3 years of experience in a quality management role.
Knowledge of UL 508A.
Knowledge of polymer testing.
Experience with root-cause analysis, statistical analysis, and process-improvement methodologies.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including occasional lifting; lifting over 70 pounds must be assisted.
Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Develop, measure, and report internal and external product-quality manufacturing performance metrics.
Develop and maintain objectives for direct reports to monitor the effectiveness of their responsibilities.
Oversee incoming inspection and testing of materials, components, and finished products.
Validate final inspection checks on completed control panels, including high-voltage and functional testing and label verification.
Ensure test reports and inspection records are complete and traceable to each panel’s serial number.
Ensure Product Quality Plans and Quality Standards are fully implemented to detect defects early, including wiring errors, torque settings, and cable routing.
Lead, investigate, and resolve product-quality issues; analyze data; and maintain the integrity of quality systems.
Implement corrective-action plans.
Prepare for and manage external audits.
Use measurement data to develop continuous-improvement quality action plans with defined objectives, actions, and timelines.
Resolve quality issues using Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement and Control (DMAIC) Six Sigma methods and continuous-improvement methodology.
Lead or participate in scrap-reduction activities.
Create work instructions to ensure production and testing methods are available, accurate, and clearly communicated.
Audit processes and procedures for compliance with world-class practices.
Perform statistical analysis for requested projects and recommend data-based actions.
Manage, train, and mentor subordinate employees, including engineers and inspectors, as necessary.
Ensure panels and related electrical assemblies meet safety, performance, and compliance standards such as IEC, UL, and CE.
Ensure testing instruments are calibrated and maintained.
Promote and reinforce safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment while maintaining management’s safety, cultural, and professional standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine with a medical plan, a High-Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Account, dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
401(k) retirement program with company match.
Voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
Financial wellness planning.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible spending accounts for child care and health care.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Adoption financial reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
The posting states “100% paid by ADS” in connection with the listed benefits.