Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LLC; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC seeks a Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement to lead QA program development and oversee continuous improvement initiatives across operations. The role requires guiding audits, strengthening internal controls, and collaborating with division leadership to drive quality excellence aligned with customer expectations.

Bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years in quality/CI in power generation or related industry are required, with strong ISO knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of quality/CI experience in Power Generation or related industry.
• Proficiency with ISO quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning, development, and execution of QA programs across operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to align quality objectives with business strategies.
• Lead a team to evaluate processes and identify opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement.
• Establish enterprise-wide quality policies, standards, and metrics.
• Develop and monitor process changes to reduce cost, waste, and increase productivity.
• Lead initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce defects and monitor progress against goals.
• Recommend changes affecting floor layout, material flow, or machinery use.
• Direct compliance efforts with applicable regulations.
• Represent quality in executive decision-making.

Skills

Power Industry knowledge

ISO quality systems

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA/Preventive Action

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement

St. Louis MO, Houston TX, Euclid OH, preferred Latham, NY Operations, Quality, Continuous Improvement

Description

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is a world class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs for steam, gas, and industrial turbines and generators. We lead the industry by offering high-quality, on-schedule, and cost-effective services, parts, and repairs which result in repeat business and positive customer feedback - we are known for our knowledge and experience.

The leadership team of Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) is looking for Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement is looking for an individual who has the desire to join a growing organization. The Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement will oversee the development, implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems and process optimization initiatives across operations. Additionally, will play a hands-on role in the Company's driving quality program, supporting and leading audits, strengthening internal controls, and collaborate with division leadership and teams to identify and select processes or projects for inclusion in the organization's continuous improvement initiative.

• Oversees the strategic planning, development, and execution of quality assurance engineering programs.
• Coordinates with cross-functional leaders to align quality objectives with business strategies and customer expectations.
• Oversees the work of a team that evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement.
• Establishes enterprise-wide policies, standards, and metrics.
• Develops and monitors the implementation of process changes meant to result in cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability increases.
• Leads initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce defects, as well as tracks progress against established goals.
• Recommended changes that may impact floor layout, material flow, or machinery selection and use.
• Directs compliance efforts with applicable regulations.
• Represents quality functions in executive decision-making.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10yrs of related field experience (quality/continuous improvement in Power Generation Industry or related industry).
• Knowledge: Process knowledge in Power Industry; detailed knowledge & proficiency in Quality Systems - ISO requirements familiarity; Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action; proficiency in current PC technology & effective use of software to create forms/documents.
• Analytical & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision - self-starter; Ability to effectively perform & contribute in a team environment; Ability to effectively work with & accomplish multiple priorities; Effective organizational and communication skills; Customer focused; Ability to identify, analyze, & solve Quality problems with practical solutions; Provide technical guidance on Quality issues.
• Physical Demands: Exposure to industrial and office environments; Ability to travel to field locations when required. The location of the role is in-office in one of MD&A's locations located in Latham NY, St. Louis MO, Houston TX, or Euclid OH.