Quality Manager

THK Manufacturing of America; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal

401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Company-Paid Uniforms

Job summary

THK Manufacturing of America in Hebron, Ohio, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the entire quality function, maintain the QMS (ISO 9001-2015), and focus on scrap reduction, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

You will supervise Quality Engineers and calibration staff, drive audits and root-cause analysis, and collaborate with other departments to improve processes using 4M and 5S3T while mentoring the team and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum experience in Quality Assurance.
• 3–5 years minimum of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance function and staff.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workspace (5S3T) for safety and efficiency.
• Understand plant processes using 4M methodology and suggest quality improvements.
• Manage audits, calibration, and document control including staff training.
• Oversee corrective and preventive action and root cause analysis.
• Report issues to supervision and maintain quality records and defect reports.
• Provide training to quality personnel as needed.

Skills

Quality Management

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Calibration

Training

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering or related

Job description

This position is responsible for the entire quality function and the continuous improvement of the quality system, document control, calibration, and for customer satisfaction and product quality for Linear Motion business segment. Duties include assuring quality systems are effective, and that the focus for the quality function is on scrap and defect reduction, on time delivery, and customer satisfaction. The Quality Assurance Manager also acts as Management Representative for ISO9001-2015 certification. Manager will coordinate with other departments and quality teams to maintain and improve overall TMA quality, integrity of the QMS and knowledge/system sharing.

Major Responsibilities

• Instruction— Support all company policies and procedures; as well as follow the instructions provided by direct leadership members (including other duties as assigned). Assign duties to hourly and salary employees to ensure production and quality targets are met.
• Work Area—Maintain a neat and orderly working environment (5S3T) to ensure safety of each member and efficiency of production and accuracy of inventory.
• Operations—Attain a thorough working knowledge of the operation(s) (including procedures, operations sheets, methods) and internal and external quality system standards and requirements including customer requirements. Understand plant processes using 4M methodology and suggest improvements to achieve Quality targets.
• Management— Manage the employees of the Quality Assurance Function, lead auditing and calibration and document control including training and development of Quality Engineers, calibration technicians and all Quality Staff.
• Troubleshooting—Oversee the LM corrective and preventive action program and ensure that root cause analysis, and preventative measures are being implemented by Quality and other Departments to achieve scrap and customer service requirements.
• Reporting and Records—Report all problems to supervisor; pass pertinent information (including Quality related and customer defect issues) on to other departments and management; where required fill out and maintain Defect Occurrence Reports, calibration status records, audit status records, quality records and minor problems records; maintain other records as necessary.
• Training—When assigned by the supervisor, give instructions or training to other members.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Quality Engineer training.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years minimum experience in Quality Assurance.
• 3 to 5 years minimum of management experience.

Why THK?

At THK, we don’t just offer jobs, we build careers. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal time
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Company-Paid Uniforms
• A culture of support, respect, and opportunity

Our Core Values – The TMA Way:

• Respect
• Accountability

If you're looking for a company that values hard work and dedication and provides a path to a bright future—we want to hear from you!

P.O. Box 759
471 N. High St.
Hebron, OH 43025 USA