Quality Assurance Manager

Rubber Fab; Sparta Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Enpro is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department and oversee AS9100 quality functions within the facility. You will promote quality culture, drive RCA/CAPA, and interact with customers, auditors, and suppliers to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing QA, a technical degree, and strong problem-solving skills. The position supports lean initiatives and reports under the Enpro umbrella, including RubberFab

Qualifications

• 5+ years quality leadership in manufacturing.
• Bachelors degree in a technical field preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and quality processes.
• Experience with RCA, 8D, 5-Why, fishbone analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and build supplier relationships.
• Manages a team of Maintenance & Quality Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a culture of quality across the organization.
• Perform RCA and CAPA to address non-conformances.
• Generate reports to identify and correct product quality.
• Act as Quality contact for customers, auditors, and inspectors.
• Coordinate audits and maintain AS9100 compliance.
• Drive lean manufacturing and problem solving.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on supplier performance and audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

CAPA

AS9100

Lean manufacturing

Audits

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors degree in a technical field

Tools

CMM

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Assurance Department with all AS9100 related quality assurance functions within the facility. This role provides oversight of the requirements for the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) for Garlock Houston’s business model.

• Promotes a strong culture of quality and excellence throughout the organization
• Perform, lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities to address customer, internal and supplier non-conformances, including verification activities.
• Generate scientific and summary reports to identify and correct product nonconformance and product quality through root cause analysis, examining quality trends and communicating quality performance.
• Serve as the Quality point of contact for engagements with external customers, auditors, and government inspectors. Ensure company policies and procedures are clearly communicated and that audit requests are fulfilled, and requirements met.
• Coordinate with local staff to ensure compliance standards are maintained. Work cross-functionally to drive regular audits as needed to ensure compliance standards remain in place and are effective.
• Maintains and continuously improves the Quality Management System (QMS) with respect to AS9100.
• Conducts audits and assessment of facilities operations, maintenance execution and troubleshooting to validate process compliance.
• Drive a learning culture that embraces standardized work, information flow, problem solving, strategy deployment and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues regarding lean manufacturing techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation
• Ensure the organization actively resolves defects through root cause method (process) and drive continuous improvement solutions
• Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of lean manufacturing processes and standards
• Works with Supply Chain Manager to monitor supplier performance, including opening and following through with any supplier corrective actions. Assist with supplier audits; develops and maintains supplier quality system.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 4-year degree in a technical field is strongly preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles industry standards. AS 9100 experience preferred
• Must understand various quality methodologies (root cause analysis, 8D, 5-why's, fishbone analysis) and inspection techniques (caliper, micrometer, CMM)
• Must have demonstrated achievement in problem solving with production teams and the ability to form strong relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Manages team of Maintenance & Quality Technicians

EEO And Culture Statement

Enpro is a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. The company operates in two segments: Sealing Products and Advanced Surface Technologies.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion foster growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including thebackground, education, training,and experience required, as well as geographicconsiderations such as cost of labor, and applicable local andstate laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $100,000- $135,000annually. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, butnotlimited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.

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