Quality Assurance Manager

Klöckner & Co SE; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short/Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality control procedures ensuring customer satisfaction. This role includes leading a team of quality professionals, managing compliance with ISO 9001, and developing training programs for staff.

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, experience in the metal fabrication industry, and a degree in a technical field. Additional perks include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in a quality management role, preferably in metal fabrication.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience in hiring, developing, and managing a team of quality professionals.

Responsibilities

• Verify that inspection procedures are accurate and compliant.
• Lead and manage a quality team to meet customer specifications.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and assist during audits.

Skills

Problem-Solving

SPC Experience

Team Management

Blueprint Reading

Metrology Skills

GD&T Skills

CMM Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization and Time Management

Technical Skills

ISO-9001 Knowledge

Education

4-year college degree in technical or engineering focus

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.

Job 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

Problem-Solving and SPC Experience: Advanced skills in problem solving and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Experience: 8-10 years of experience in a quality management role, preferably within the metal fabrication industry

Degree: 4-year college degree or equivalent, preferably with a technical or engineering focus

Industry Experience: 8-10 years of experience in the metal fabrication industry

Team Management: Experience in hiring, developing, and managing a team of quality professionals

Blueprint Reading: Excellent ability to read and interpret blueprints

Metrology Skills: Proficient in using measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, protractors, etc

GD&T Skills: Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

CMM Experience: Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Technical Skills: Strong computer and technical skills

ISO-9001 Knowledge: Familiarity with the ISO-9001 standard

Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical abilities for assessing and resolving quality issues

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to Detail: High attention to detail in all aspects of work

Organization and Time Management: Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: 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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