Quality Assurance & Process Improvement Leader

Snap-On Tools; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Snap-on Tools is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager in California to lead the QMS and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and repair operations. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction.

The role requires a strong knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, GD&T, Lean, Six Sigma, whose leadership will influence cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, or equivalent.
• Five years of progressive quality experience in manufacturing.
• Three years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and auditing principles.
• Experience leading corrective action programs and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of SPC, statistics, blueprint reading, GD&T, metrology, and inspection techniques.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, 5S, and SMED knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; problem-solving and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• ASQ certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to drive quality performance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions, support audits, and ensure successful new product introductions and process changes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Continuous improvement

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Snap-on Tools is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager in California to lead the QMS and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and repair operations. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction.

The role requires a strong knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, GD&T, Lean, Six Sigma, whose leadership will influence cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities in a