Quality Assurance Manager

Enpro Inc.; Sparta Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Enpro Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department and oversee AS9100 compliance at the Sparta Township facility. You will drive RCA/CAPA activities, analyze quality data, and report trends to prevent nonconformances while ensuring audit readiness with customers and government inspectors.

You will mentor teams, coordinate cross-functional audits, and partner with Supply Chain to monitor supplier quality. A technical degree and strong QA background are required.

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; AS9100 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methods (8D, 5-why, fishbone) and inspection techniques (caliper, micrometer, CMM).
• Proven achievement in solving problems with production teams and building relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Manages team of Maintenance & Quality Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance Department and AS9100 QA functions within the facility.
• Promote a culture of quality and excellence across the organization.
• Perform, lead, and facilitate RCA and CAPA activities for non-conformances.
• Generate reports to identify root causes and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Serve as QA contact for auditors, customers, and government inspectors.
• Coordinate cross-functional audits and maintain the QMS with AS9100.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and coaching for problem solving.
• Support production processes and monitor supplier performance; assist with supplier audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Auditing

Lean manufacturing

Supplier quality

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

AS9100 knowledge

Maintenance supervision

Education

Bachelor's 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 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 istypically $100,000- $135,000annually. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.Bonus, gainshare, and/or equitymay be eligible for this position.Enpro offers a range of benefits including, butnotlimited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplementalinsurance options.

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