Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Wauconda, Illinois, United States

Basic Function:

Responsible for validating product quality at various stages of production throughout the value stream. Raw, work in process, and finished goods.

Working with customers to support needs in product approval (PPAP / first article)

Supporting and controlling ISO quality system

Monitoring and supporting all measuring devices, including CMM.

Supporting CAD requirements as needed to complete quality tasks.

Reports To:

CEO or Plant Manager, Wauconda facility.

Job Duties:

Prepare documentation requirements associated with first article and PPAP requirements.

Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems- ISO 9001 and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Audit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with company ISO quality assurance requirements and customer requirements.

Operation of all inspection systems, including CMM operation.

Ensure that all calibration and maintenance is performed on inspection equipment

Record, evaluate, classify non conforming product while working to reduce the non conforming – cost of quality

Investigate customer incidents and lead the response for Customer Complaints (CAR)

Accumulate, summarize, classify and report quality data to lead continuous improvement and corrective action solutions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Utilize data analysis to identify areas for quality improvement and implement effective solutions.

Identify and implement innovative technologies to improve quality processes

Ensure products adhere to company and ISO quality standards.

Develop inspection plans and work instructions.

Work with outside inspection sources to obtain outside quality data as needed.

Provide Engineering support services as needed. Interact with Engineering to coordinate management of Part files – Drawings/Part Numbers/Inspection Plans/Machining Programs/ECOs for current parts manufactured.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management – internal and external

CAD proficiency – Autocad and other engineering design softwares

Capacity to work independently from general supervision – self motivated and able to implement once given general direction/guidance.

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office Software –
• Excel, Outlook proficiency required
• Word, Power Point a plus
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Ability to read analyze and interpret component manufacturing drawings and engineering specifications.
• Basic knowledge of all measuring equipment, including CMM.

Education/Experience:

• 10 – 15 years in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years min years in Quality Department
• Root cause analysis experience
• Strong mathematical skills
• Lean, Six Sigma, 5 S Education and Experience preferred