Description

The Quality Manager serves as the external regulatory/statutory (QMS) audit representative for ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications, managing internal audit process, overseeing quality processes and enforcing compliances.

• Essential functions of the job:
• o Plans, coordinates and directs daily activities of the quality team to ensure quality production of products consistent with ISO 9001 and AS9100 established standards.
• o Responsible for the design and implementation of an effective quality management team and system to ensure customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• o Establishes strategic direction in coordination with the General Manager for the Quality Department.
• o Support production department personnel to achieve company’s performance goals.
• o Lead, manage and develop all QA Staff engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, products and processes.
• o Champion continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to maintain an effective Quality Management System.
• o Perform root-cause analysis activities to identify effective corrective/preventive actions and process improvements.
• o Manage Plant quality metrics and utilize data driven analysis to track, trend and initiate continuous improvement activities to control cost of quality.
• o Manage CAPA, NCMR, ECN, Complaint and Document Control processes.
• o Participates in cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• o Manage the Quality Management System’s ISO 9001 & AS9100 registration, customer certifications and regulatory affairs.
• o Lead and participate in all internal and external quality audits.
• o Coordinate with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased materials/parts for Company.
• o Manage calibration and testing programs within the Company.
  
  

Requirements

• Education and experience:
• BS or higher (Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and/or Equivalent)
• Minimum 10 years of Manufacturing, Quality Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing environment.
• Hands on Experience in SMT/Through Hole circuit board assembly production, engineering or quality assurance, required. Experience with cable/wire harness assembly a plus!
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret production and quality documents, drawings, component specifications and related industry materials.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100, ISO 13485) and AS9100 interpretation and application for manufacturing
• Minimum of 3 years of quality auditing experience
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.,). Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Solutions-oriented problem solver & ability to multi task.
• Excellent planning, communication and organizational skills.
• Description of the physical demands:
• Must have an ability to sit for long periods in meetings.
• Must be able to walk for long distances throughout the production and office areas.
• Description of the work environment:
• Fast passed, managing several projects or issues at one time.