Quality Systems Manager

To provide direction and leadership for product quality and ensure that adequate resources are available to monitor/check production quality. To meet all product engineering and quality system requirements for all customers. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Product Engineering Requirements (40%) Review all customer submission paperwork for accuracy, completeness and reasonableness. Assure that any required concessions or changes are incorporated. Establish positive relationships with end customers. Develop engineering standards for tooling and materials to ensure manufacturing capability for future programs. Quality Engineering Requirements (50%) Establish and implement policies and procedures in compliance with QS9000 / TS 16949 requirements which will help establish operating principles, reduce quality problems and improve cost performance. Assure that policies are followed and that necessary changes are documented and implemented. Ensure that timely feedback regarding quality concerns is provided to the appropriate individuals. Ensure that the proper functional disciplines within the plant facility and the appropriate employees are involved in problem resolution for quality issues. Departmental Responsibilities (10%) Foster an attitude of teamwork within the department and operation. Prepare and control departmental budget. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Monitor and direct customer-specific product/quality activities. Ensure that plant environmental objectives are achieved via ISO14001 compliance. Additional duties as required by immediate supervisor. RELATIONSHIPS Communicates and works directly with the quality and engineering personnel, production personnel, and other staff members. SUPERVISION Works under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED Ability to make independent decisions. Demonstrated leadership capabilities. Thorough knowledge of Customer Quality System Requirements. Demonstrated understanding of Engineering systems and standards. Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and associated finish tooling. Strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in various statistical techniques. Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Project. Knowledge of QS9000 compliance requirements and standards. Knowledge of ISO14001 requirements and standards. EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED Bachelors Degree required. 8 years minimum engineering or quality experience. 3 years minimum previous supervision or management experience. WORKING CONDITIONS: Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification: Light work: Exerting ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force infrequently. Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification: Incumbent is exposed to internal office conditions and infrequent exposure to internal plant conditions and loud noise(s). Environmental Conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classification: Infrequent exposure to hi-lo traffic. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr