Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Location: Winsted, CT

Salary Range: $111,000.00 to $125,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!


SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.


Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.


We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.


We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.


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Responsibilities:

• Reviews and presents quality management assessment initiatives and scores; leading efforts to achieve world class performance.
• Effectively communicates and works to resolve all quality issues through collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Satisfies requirements related to calibration systems, clean room operations and metrology providing and maintaining appropriate documentation, quality manuals and document controls
• Implements continuous improvement principles within the quality management system to reduce defects and improve operational efficiencies.
• Continuously contributes to the development and improvement of existing processes and procedures as necessary ensuring adherence to factory, group, and corporate policies.
• Develops and analyzes data to support the factory manager and communicates findings effectively across the organization.
• Responsible for customer returns, complaints & satisfaction
• Responsible for ISO, AS & Nadcap compliance
• Responsible for managing the training, qualification and certification of inspection operators. Works cross functionally to address quality performance issues to drive zero defect performance.
• Responsible for managing all elements of the quality value chain in meeting Quality Management System objectives as required.
• Manages internal, supplier, accreditation, and customer audits to optimize accuracy of the systems.
• Satisfies quality activities at the factory level for procurement of raw materials, capital projects and production certification.
• Collaborating with the Group Purchasing Team to procure inspection equipment as needed.
• Communicate customer concerns based on effective analysis of nonconformance control and inventory control of effected materials.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for personal development and success in of the team in achieving organizational goals.
• NDT, automated inspection related experience is a plus.
• Technology implementation, project planning experience a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business management or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of aerospace industry and customer standards is preferred.
• Previous experience managing the Quality Management System; minimum level ISO 9001 - desirable level AS9100.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' of experience in quality management are required.
• Requires a high degree of foresight, objectivity, imagination, and analytical abilities.
• Must be able to effectively interact at all levels within the Company with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A thorough knowledge of manufacturing, audit techniques, process qualification quality systems is required.
• Must be computer savvy with a high proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel, ERP systems (Infor / XA experience is a plus), and database reporting software (Power BI or similar).
• Working understanding of risk prevention tools (MSA, PFMEA, capability studies) is strongly preferred
• Formal problem-solving skills (6 sigma or equivalent) is preferred

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation . Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.


Work/Life Integration . SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.


Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.


Best in Class Benefits . SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!


Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.


Invest in your Future . Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution : 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at