Quality Manager

ZipRecruiter; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in printing and finishing equipment is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to develop and operate quality assurance systems. You will manage the QA department, ensure compliance with engineering and customer specifications, and lead initiatives to resolve quality issues. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in quality assurance and management. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Daily Pay Option

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in manufacturing, engineering or quality assurance/control.
• Good working knowledge of GD & T (ANSI Y14.5 – 1994), SPC and ISO–9001-2000 standard.
• 5 years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assure that all products meet engineering and customer specifications.
• Coordinate activities related to ISO 9000 registration.
• Provide supervision for Quality Assurance Department personnel.
• Analyze and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Prepare and audit plant quality assurance plans and procedures.
• Identify and resolve vendor/customer quality issues.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good problem-solving skills

Intermediate Microsoft Office

Excel knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ASQ certification

Internal Auditor Certification

Certified Quality Engineer

Certified Quality Auditor

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for development and operation of quality assurance systems; application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures; the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. Familiarity with quality cost concepts and techniques; the knowledge and ability to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

What We Do:

Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, we supply leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping our customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure that all products meet all engineering and customer specifications
• Coordinate all activities at the various Mark Andy facilities associated with achieving and maintaining ISO 9000 registration
• Provide supervision for Quality Assurance Department personnel and assign personnel as required to meet workload demands
• Analyze manufacturing, customer and vendor problems, make recommendations and implement corrective actions to eliminate future problems. Develop new techniques and approaches to dealing with quality problems
• Prepare, audit and maintain plant quality assurance plans, procedures and specifications and establish quality standards for products and processes
• Determine, specify and procure calibration, inspection and testing facilities and equipment and formulate inspection calibration and test procedures
• Provide quality systems support for new products to assure the processes are adequate and that the design intent is met and objectively verified
• Identify and resolve vendor/customer quality issues

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office
• Excel knowledge

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in manufacturing, engineering or quality assurance/control, or 5 to 7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of GD & T (ANSI Y14.5 – 1994), SPC and ISO–9001-2000 standard.
• ASQ certification
• Internal Auditor Certification and Coordinate Measurement Machine operation a plus
• Certified Quality Engineer a plus
• Certified Quality Auditor a plus
• 5 years management experience

What We Offer:

A Career with Mark Andy, Inc offers a Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits, which include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Floating Holidays & Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term and Long-term
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Incentive Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Daily Pay Option
• Discount Programs

Work Environment
Moderate to frequent exposure to shop environment; may be exposed to dust, odors, oils, fumes, chemicals, noise and moving parts. Work typically requires the usage of PPE and can require work on the facility’s production floor or customer’s production environment.

Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl and move about facility and/or customer’s facilities. Frequent lifting up to 10 pounds.

Mark Andy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.