Manager - Quality Control

Motion Industries; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries in Birmingham, AL seeks a Regional Manager to ensure ISO compliance and drive quality initiatives across the division. This role oversees the QMS, quality policy, KPI tracking, and environmental requirements, elevating customer satisfaction through continuous improvement.

Under limited supervision, you will lead audits, develop documentation, train teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and product quality.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five or more years of related experience in Quality or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and quality systems.
• Experience leading audits and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001) across the organization by conducting audits and acting as ISO champion.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality and engineering documentation; control procedures and drawings.
• Provide training on quality engineering principles and compliance requirements; support product tests and SOPs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through data analysis and feedback.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformities and customer complaints; implement corrective actions.
• Assess and mitigate quality risks; monitor risk indicators.
• Plan and execute internal and external audits; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality and engineering issues; support day-to-day operations.
• Prepare reports and KPIs; monitor trends to drive improvement across the division.
• Stay current with ISO trends related to environmental and product quality.
• Perform inspections for product process acceptance; lead cross-functional teams on new products or changes (PPAP & APQP).

Skills

Leadership

Quality Engineering

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years of related experience in Quality or Engineering

Tools

6S

Six Sigma

Poka-Yoke

FMEA

MSA

PPAP/APQP

Job description

Birmingham, AL, USA

Full time

R26_0000024945

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Regional Manager ensures that Motion Industries complies with and maintains its operations within the specific ISO standards at the corporate and division levels focusing on quality and engineering. This position oversees the QMS, quality policy, KPI's and environmental requirements within the division. This position impacts the business by enhancing and supporting the overall ISO standards, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction by maintaining and continuously improving environmental initiatives, quality management system, and engineering principles.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures adherence to ISO specific standards (45001, 14001 & 9001) throughout the organization by conducting regular audits and assessments and acts as the ISO champion for the overall division.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality, and engineering documentation. The manager supports the development and control of procedures, work instructions, and drawings within the division.
• Provides training and guidance to employees on quality and engineering principles, procedures, and compliance requirements to support the business vision. Supports the creation and implementation of product test and standard operating procedures throughout the division while sharing best practices throughout the business.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains across the specific division through data analysis from internal and external feedback.
• Investigates and resolves non-conformities, deviations, and customer complaints in a timely manner, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Assesses and mitigates quality-related risks by identifying potential hazards, implementing risk control measures, and monitoring risk indicators around quality and engineering.
• Plans and executes internal and external audits to maintain/improve ISO processes and procedures.
• Collaborates with teams from different departments to resolve quality and engineering issues. The manager provides quality support for day-to- day operational activities, to improve processes, product performance and procedures to eliminate or reduce defects' causes.
• Prepares reports and metrics on site specific and quality KPI's and trends to drive continuous improvement across the division.
• Keeps up-to-date with current and developing manufacturing/engineering/ISO trends concerning environmental and product quality.
• Performs efficient/effective routine and non-routine quality and engineering inspections for product process acceptability.
• The manager supports and leads cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements. (PPAP & APQP)
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination within Quality or Engineering.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient with tools like 6S, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, FMEA's, Measurement System Analysis, and other Continuous Improvement (CI) tools.
• Technical background preferred with a focus on quality engineering.
• A solid background in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and data-based analytics to find solutions to problems is preferred. FMEA, PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, 5-Whys or experience with other RCA tools is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Basic project management skills, including time management, developing plans, taking initiative, and meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Must possess a mindset focused on the principles of Continuous Improvement.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among a wide variety of employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize and be responsive to requests.
• Ability to work in an effective manner, either independently or as part of a team. Reliable, organized, energetic self-starter, with attention to detail and dedication to produce high quality work.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of integrity.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Domestic and international travel up to 25% of time.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Lead Auditor preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: More than 10 Direct Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

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