Quality Assurance Manager

Klöckner & Co SE; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip./D

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility NavigationSupport

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA for a new, highly automated facility under construction in Columbus, Mississippi. You will report to the Operations Manager with dotted line to Corporate Director of Quality Management and oversee QA programs to meet customer expectations.

You will build and manage a team of quality professionals, drive ISO 9001 compliance, PPAP submissions, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring strict adherence to specifications and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a quality management role within metal fabrication.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Lead activities and reporting to gain and maintain IATF/ISO certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA for a brand new automated facility under construction in Columbus, MS.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliance and support audits.
• Manage inspection procedures and calibrations.
• Lead a team of quality professionals and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate PPAP submissions and customer requirements.
• Implement training programs on quality control procedures.
• Integrate new inspection technologies.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Control plans

8D

5 Why

GD&T

CMM

Job description

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining quality control procedures and programs to ensure that customer expectations are consistently met. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Corporate Director of Quality Management.

This position will oversee all QA for a brand new highly automated facility currently being built in Columbus, Mississippi.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Inspection Procedures:Verify that inspection procedures used by all personnel are accurate and compliant with established quality control standards
• Team Management:Lead and manage a team of quality professionals to ensure that parts meet all customer specifications.
• Quality Standards:Maintain and update quality control standards and procedures, ensuring that all relevant personnel are informed and compliant
• ISO Compliance:Support the management team in maintaining ISO 9001 compliance and assist during ISO and customer audits
• Material Inspection:Oversee the inspection of incoming and outgoing materials to confirm that specifications are met
• Corrective Actions:Evaluate rejected material (both internal and external) and manage the corrective action system to reduce nonconformances and waste
• PPAP Submissions:Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions to customers and ensure all requirements are satisfied
• Training Programs:Develop and implement programs to educate, train, and update all personnel on quality control procedures
• Gage Calibration:Manage the gage calibration system, ensuring that all gages are properly calibrated and maintained
• Inspection Technology:Integrate new inspection technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency in the inspection process
• Other Duties:Perform additional duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Corporate Director of Quality Management

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a quality management role, preferably within the metal fabrication industry
• 4-year college degree or equivalent, preferably with a technical or engineering focus
• Lead activities and reporting to gain and maintain IATF/ISO certification

Familiar with customer/supplier PPM

Utilize quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control plans, 8D, 5 Why

Experience with Steel/Aluminumsurface inspection for exposed and unexposed automotive applications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Advanced skills in problem solving and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience in hiring, developing, and managing a team of quality professionals
• Proficient in using measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, protractors, etc
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Familiarity with the ISO-9001 standard
• Excellent analytical abilities for assessing and resolving quality issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all inspection tasks
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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