Quality Engineering Manager

Aalberts surface technologies; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalberts surface technologies in Canton, OH, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the quality program, ensuring compliance with AS9100, IATF 16949, and OEM standards. You will drive improvement, supervise the Quality Department, and coordinate with suppliers and customers.

The role emphasizes audits, corrective actions, and risk management, with hands-on involvement in inspection standards, product releases, and training. A Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in engineering or quality are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience with Nadcap and automotive industry.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS, QS, and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean Manufacturing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications and drawings.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective action abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, vendors, and customers.
• Capable of mentoring reports and leading teams.
• Organized, detail oriented and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Apply updates to industry standards.
• Implement changes to maintain AS9100, ISO9000, IATF 16949, and OEM standards.
• Manage internal audits to meet industry and customer requirements.
• Develop and oversee inspection standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and manufacturer specifications.
• Authorize product/service release to customers.
• Ensure effective and timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise Quality Department personnel.
• Verify proper performance and documentation of inspections before product/service release.
• Conduct Contract Review duties and provide training.
• Identify and correct quality issues, initiate corrective actions, or halt non-compliant activities.
• Ensure adherence to quality program requirements through audits and associate qualification.
• Maintain supplier qualifications to meet quality standards.
• Review shop cards before certification and shipment.
• Oversee furnace surveys, equipment calibration, recall systems, and testing standards.
• Use required personal protective equipment.
• Perform duties safely, adhering to all safety and health rules (OSHA, MTI, and SDS Standards).
• Perform related tasks as required or directed.

Skills

Quality Management

Audit leadership

ISO/IATF standards

Six Sigma Green Belt

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier quality

Team mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about quality and excellence? Join our dynamic team as a Quality Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our Quality Management System (QMS) meets the highest standards. You'll have the opportunity to work with automotive technologies, lead a dedicated team, and make a significant impact on our products and services. If you're driven by continuous improvement and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect role for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply updates to industry standards.
• Implement changes to maintain AS9100, ISO9000, IATF 16949, and OEM standards.
• Manage internal audits to meet industry and customer requirements.
• Develop and oversee inspection standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and manufacturer specifications.
• Authorize product/service release to customers.
• Ensure effective and timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise Quality Department personnel.
• Verify proper performance and documentation of inspections before product/service release.
• Conduct Contract Review duties and provide training.
• Identify and correct quality issues, initiate corrective actions, or halt non-compliant activities.
• Ensure adherence to quality program requirements through audits and associate qualification.
• Maintain supplier qualifications to meet quality standards.
• Review shop cards before certification and shipment.
• Oversee furnace surveys, equipment calibration, recall systems, and testing standards.
• Use required personal protective equipment.
• Perform duties safely, adhering to all safety and health rules (OSHA, MTI, and SDS Standards).
• Perform related tasks as required or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in engineering and/or quality.
• Knowledge of commercial heat treatment of automotive alloys.
• Experience in Nadcap and/or automotive industry.
• Familiarity with automotive specifications, ISO, AS, QS, and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean Manufacturing skills.
• Understanding of QMS Principles.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and drawings.
• Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action principles.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, vendors, and customers.
• Capability to mentor reports.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.