Quality Manager

Ranger Die, Inc.; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Ranger Die, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead a small quality department in a metal stamping and die building environment.

You will drive ISO and IATF compliance, guide corrective actions, and coordinate root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams to uphold top product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BS in manufacturing, engineering, or commensurate experience.
• 5+ years in a quality management or similar role; experience in customer service, stamping, and implementing a QMS or overseeing the transition preferred.
• Six Sigma, IATF Lead Auditor certification(s).
• Working knowledge of core tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, etc). Read blueprints and understand QMS ISO/IATF.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality team, including training and development; manage personnel decisions.
• Oversee inspection of finished parts to ensure conformance to specs and document issues.
• Update and enforce QMS procedures; train other departments on QMS requirements.
• Act as the liaison for customer complaints related to quality; coordinate containment and corrective actions.
• Conduct internal audits to improve processes and maintain ISO/IATF certification.
• Manage the APQP process for new projects.
• Direct the quarantine/sort area and enforce cost-conscious decisions with data.

Skills

Quality leadership

Blueprint reading

ISO/IATF knowledge

Problem solving

Team building

Planning/decision making

Education

B.S. in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Job description

Ranger Die is seeking a Quality Manager with a solid background in quality management systems - preferably ISO and IATF - as well as a proven record of capable leadership. This role manages a small department while working closely with the teams in both production metal stamping and die building to ensure excellent product quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance.
• Ensure all internal systems and procedures are updated to meet requirements of QMS.
• Train and assist other departments in understanding QMS requirements.
• Act as a point of contact for customer complaints as they relate to quality.
• Respond to customer complaints, use containment as necessary, facilitate root cause analysis process and assist in development of short- and long-term corrective actions.
• Manage the quality team, including employee training and development; employment decisions; conflict resolution; etc.
• Oversee inspection of finished parts daily to ensure all parts shipped to customers meet specifications, document problems with shipped parts.
• Shut down processes that require attention due to quality concerns.
• Inspect raw materials and reject raw materials that are of poor quality or are out of specification; initiate and follow up on corrective action plans for vendors.
• Complete PPAPs, capability studies, layouts, and other customer requirements.
• Direct the quarantine / sort area. Ensure timely cost-conscious decisions using data.
• Perform internal audits to improve processes and maintain ISO and IATF certification.
• Manage and lead the APQP process for all new projects.
• Communicate major quality problems to management in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education – B.S. in relevant field (manufacturing, engineering, etc.) or commensurate experience

Experience – 5+ years in a quality management or similar role; Experience in customer service, stamping, and implementing a QMS or overseeing the transition preferred.

License(s)/Registration(s)/Certification(s) – Six Sigma, IATF Lead Auditor

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities – Working knowledge of core tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, etc). Ability to read and understand blueprints. Strong understanding of QMS including ISO and IATF. Strong communications skills. Strong management skills. Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.

Ranger Die offers a benefit package for eligible full time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending account; 401k; and paid time off.