Quality Assurance Manager

Garlock Family of Companies; Sparta Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Enpro is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality Assurance Department with AS9100 quality functions at Garlock Houston’s facility in New Jersey. The role oversees the AS9100 QMS, drives audits, and promotes a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

You will mentor teams, perform RCA and CAPA, coordinate with supply chain, and ensure compliance with customer, auditor, and government requirements. A 4-year technical degree and 5+ years of quality leadership are preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Lean manufacturing

Supplier quality management

Audits

Education

4-year degree in a technical field

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

CMM

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 fosters 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 the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $100,000 - $135,000 annually. 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, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.