Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Pro-Active Engineering is hiring Quality Manager in our Electronics Manufacturing facility in Sun Prairie. The Quality Manager position is responsible for all quality assurance related to the Quality Management System. This position manages the QA team. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe and respectful work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Design, implement and maintain the Quality process monitoring systems that promote continuous improvement.

2. Oversee and maintain all Quality Systems, including documents, in alignment with the Quality Director.

3. Perform random documented quality spot checks of all processes including all internal functions and processes.

4. Oversee, coordinate and conduct Internal Quality Audits in alignment with the Quality Director.

5. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues.

6. Accessible to employees with questions or suggestions for quality issues.

7. Support customer and vendor Quality issues as required.

8. Monitor and guide other departments on Quality issues.

9. Assist the Training department employees with Quality related tasks.

10. Lead and coordinate internal and external audits in alignment with the Quality Director.

11. Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure timely material availability and anticipated delays.

12. Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action programs, focused on internal non-conformance issues.

13. Lead root cause analysis of external corrective/preventative actions, including Retuned Material Authorization items.

14. Establish and monitor key quality metrics in alignment with the Quality Director.

15. Ensure work area is kept clean and free of debris.

16. Adhere to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.

17. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Leadership Technical Capacity Bias for Action Problem Solving/Analysis Continuous Improvement Organizational Skills Collaboration Performance Management Communication Skills Attention to Detail Supervisory Responsibility

This position oversees employees of the internal Quality Departments and is responsible for the employee life cycle and performance management within the department.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The performance of this job requires regular exposure to the manufacturing area. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Physical Demands:

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

Associate degree in Quality Management or related field. 5+ years of related experience and/or training. Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 or similar QMS standards. Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, 8D problem solving, and root cause analysis.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or related field. Experience in quality management within PCBA design and manufacturing. Previous management experience. Internal ISO Auditor Certificate

Compensation and Benefits:

Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses. We also offer a business casual dress code. Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.