Quality Manager

Quality Manager Chaska, MN ( Description OVERVIEW Cadrex is searching for a Quality Manager to identify quality issues and gaps and implement reporting processes to track quality improvements that enhancethe current systems. Defines and prioritizes high value quality project and manages projects to completion. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages quality assurance programs to identify critical control points and preventive measures, establishes critical limits, and monitors procedures, and implements corrective actions and verification procedures Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information, data, reports and trend patterns to strategic plans and reviews, for analysis, determination of system improvements, implementing change and initiating corrective actions Leads internal and external corrective action activity related to system/products requiring CAPA's Validates quality process specifications and quality attributes, measures production, documents evidence, determines operational and performance qualifications, reviews non-conforming logs, develops and updates quality assurance procedures Effectively interacts with Production, Engineering and Development teams to ensure product quality Determines and enforces—through functional groups—quality requirements in accordance with company needs Organizes and promotes company-wide quality improvement efforts Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the control of quality and reliability Acts as a liaison with external parties on matters relating to the quality of products produced Travels to customer and supplier sites when necessary Partners with customers and internal business units to resolve issues Regularly communicates with customers and internal departments on quality matters and supports greater quality department with supplier related issues Conduct quality audits of manufacturing processes and parts Supports team for all new product introductions and engineering changes to verify quality documentation is correct and assist with NPI signoff Work with continuous improvement team to deploy process change Participates in team meetings, documents action items, and keeps team apprised of customer concerns Requirements PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years' related experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting preferred Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders Attention to detail and quality Must possess demonstrated ability to use statistical tools and performance measuring system analysis and methods Experience in AS9100 aerospace and defense manufacturing environment, working directly with key AS Primes, highly preferred Experience in a metal manufacturing environment, LEAN Six Sigma, Green Belt, CQE and/or ISO 9000 Auditing preferred EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in related field preferred LOCATION Onsite SCHEDULE M-F TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES Health/dental/vision coverage Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Generous paid time off and holiday pay Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify) 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% Education support program Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement Referral bonuses Bonus plan for all full-time employees WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. CADREX'S CORE VALUES Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing ABOUT US CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.