Director of Quality

Versique; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Educational assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Versique in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Senior Quality Engineering Leader to drive ISO 9001 compliant processes and lead a high-performing team across programs. You will ensure product quality meets strict specifications and collaborate with management to uphold quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in quality engineering, 5+ years in management, and strong problem-solving skills. Base salary is competitive with a 15% bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 10 years of quality engineering experience.
• 5 years minimum management experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001, APQP, 8D and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience working directly with customers.
• Ability to recruit, retain, coach and build a high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates quality goals and performance metrics to achieve company objectives.
• Collaborates with management and senior staff across departments to develop and maintain quality standards to address internal and external quality requirements.
• Evaluates production operations from a strategic level to ensure products meet quality, integrity, functionality and other specifications and requirements.
• Ensures quality system processes, procedures and records are maintained and effectively implemented.
• Supports IATF16949 efforts, ensuring the timely follow-up on open issues related to the Quality System.
• Facilitates and oversees the effective implementation of quality controls and risk assessments in new product introductions and change management using established methodologies.
• Oversees quality problem investigations and the implementation of corrective and/or preventative action when the product or process does not conform to stated requirements.
• Develops and maintains the warranty and product return processes and ensures processes are in place to identify opportunities, create action plans, and to provide feedback for product and process improvements.
• Responsible for the ongoing management and development of assigned employees to produce a high-performing quality organization.
• Monitors the use and effectiveness of the Quality system process.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team management

Customer liaison

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

ISO 9001 experience

Hiring & coaching

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Worksite Location:

Onsite, Minneapolis, MN

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary, aligned with experience, ideal salary range of $175 - $200k with bonus opportunity of 15%. Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, disability, life insurance), short & long- term disability, retirement savings plan with employer contribution, educational assistance, and paid time off & holidays.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develops and communicates quality goals and performance metrics to achieve company objectives.
• Collaborates with management and senior staff across departments to develop and maintain quality standards to address internal and external quality requirements.
• Evaluates production operations from a strategic level to ensure products meet quality, integrity, functionality and other specifications and requirements.
• Ensures quality system processes, procedures and records are maintained and effectively implemented.Supports IATF16949 efforts, ensuring the timely follow-up on open issues related to the Quality System.
• Facilitates and oversees the effective implementation of quality controls and risk assessments in new product introductions and change management using established methodologies.
• Oversees quality problem investigations and the implementation of corrective and/or preventative action when the product or process does not conform to stated requirements. Reviews the implementation of effective preventative action based upon the regular review of quality assurance data to reduce variation and waste and meet company goals and objectives. Ensures the timely disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Develops and maintains the warranty and product return processes and ensures processes are in place to identify opportunities, create action plans, and to provide feedback for product and process improvements.
• Responsible for the ongoing management and development of assigned employees to produce a high-performing quality organization. Determines staffing and skill requirements to meet organizational needs and implements plans to satisfy those requirements.
• Monitors the use and effectiveness of the Quality system process. Reviews metrics and results on a regular basis to identify trends and/or potential problem areas.

Required Skills & Experience:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 10 years of quality engineering experience
• 5 years minimum management experience
• Industry experience with ISO 9001, APQP, 8D and strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working directly with customers
• Ability to recruit, retain, coach and build a high performing team.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/?adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.?

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailoredexpertiseto a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are morethanresumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to bean award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

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Versique is anequal-opportunityemployer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.