Mgr, Quality

Core Responsibilities:

* Lead the expansion and sustainment of a committed quality culture throughout the entire value chain through influence and managing skills.

* Lead the translation of customer, industry, & regulatory requirements into appropriate manufacturing & inspection methods and transfer them into standard work to ensure quality is achieved in-house and at suppliers.

* Participate in new product development and/or introduction planning and execute quality actions to ensure smooth launch.

* Manage pre-production validation package for Customer approval: First Article Inspection (FAI).

* Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective, and preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA); train and mentor other associates and suppliers to perform effective problems solving using standard tools (8D, 3P and 5Why, etc.).

* Manage the cost of quality to achieve business goals and optimize return on investment.

* Lead, participate in and facilitate cross-functional teams on process control and optimization projects to

stabilize and improve first passed yield; participate in other continuous improvement projects (i.e., Kaizen).

* Develop / refine advanced problem solving & process improvement methods & toolkit, and train employees in-house, and at Suppliers.

* Maintain strong communication with customers, internal management team and vendors to ensure quality level is meeting expectations.

* Develop Capital Acquisition Appropriation Request (CAAR) to support business needs.

* Manage development and performance of direct reports.

Qualifications:

* Proven ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&T requirements, and specifications. Then connect the technical requirements to appropriate manufacturing & inspection methods. Work with customers and suppliers to refine their processes.

* Excellent quantitative, statistical and analytical skills.

* Must be able to make timely decisions, set priorities, and execute plan to meet commitment: Customers' business needs.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to effectively influence and motivate others; must be able to deal with ambiguity and various changing requirements.

* Proven functional experience in a manufacturing environment with successful track record of results.

* Proficient computer skills on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and statistical tools.

* Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing.

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor of Science/Arts in Engineering or related field / equivalent degree; MBA, MS, or MA preferred (or equivalent).

* ASQ Certified Quality Engineer CQE, CMQ is preferred.

* Lead internal auditor per ISO 9001 preferred.