Quality Manager

United Alloy, Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United Alloy, Inc. is seeking a senior Quality Manager to maintain an effective quality management system and ensure products meet customer specifications. The role involves leading root cause analyses, coordinating audits, and communicating with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.

The candidate will review in-process quality, disposition nonconforming materials, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and SPC methods. On-site position with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science preferred with 10+ years quality mgmt experience in metal fabrication or related field.
• ASQ certifications preferred: CQA/CQE/CQM/CSSGB/CQIA or CMQ/OE.
• Experience with ISO9001 and audits; PPAP knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective quality management system ensuring products meet customer and United Alloy requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations through to long-term resolutions.
• Review in-process quality failures and disposition nonconforming materials.
• Coordinate, communicate, and host customer and supplier audits as required.
• Serve as the window to customers on quality issues related to new product introductions and engineering changes.

Skills

People management

Quality leadership

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Quality - KEIP
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: QUALI001970

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for the maintenance of an effective and efficient quality management system that assures products consistently meet customer and United Alloy requirements.
• Review in-process quality failures and determine the disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Correspond with customers and suppliers to resolve problems.
• Lead root cause investigations through to effective long-term resolutions.
• Collect and analyze performance data and charts against set indicators and parameters.
• Productively engage with customers and vendors on a regular basis.
• Coordinate, communicate, and host customer and other audits as required.
• Evaluates quality results in relation to product specifications. Determines “pass" or “hold" on borderline cases.
• Authorizes and signs certificate of analysis certifying material and test procedures.
• When necessary, conducts actual tests as a working manager.
• Coordinates the inspection, testing, and evaluation of customer returned goods. Recommends rework or other corrective action.
• Periodically conducts quality audits of suppliers and plant operations as applicable.
• Plans and conducts on-site audits of supplier’s facilities. Recommends quality improvements to suppliers.
• Recommends changing of suppliers who fail to meet quality requirements.
• Participates in customer audits and implements changes to meet customer requirements.
• Experienced in and drives PPAP activities and submissions.
• Serve as the "window" to the customer regarding quality issues associated with new product introductions, engineering changes, complaint management, and customer audit activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 20/20 Vision in at least one eye and must not be color blind required.
• (Magnifying lenses (readers, cheaters, etc..) are allowed if the employee normally uses them to read)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science preferred, plus a minimum of 10 years of quality management experience in metal fabrication or related field.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications preferred: Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) or Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE).
• UA Vision: “Actively Engaged Team Inspired To Win Together”
• Experience and an applied understanding of ISO9001 standard, ISO9001 Internal Auditor experience preferred and developing audit systems and strategies for compliance oversight.
• Proven skills in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gauge Reliability and Repeatability (GR&R) and Total Quality Management (TQM) practice.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and solid working knowledge of metal fabrication processes and materials.
• Well-developed human relations / people management skills; able to delegate authority and provide guidance, direction, goals, feedback, and discipline. Easily able to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make quick and appropriate decisions. Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing.
• Experience in implementing Operational Excellence Projects (SMED, Six Sigma, Lean) Black Belt certification preferred.
• Well-developed database and spreadsheet experience. Solid financial reporting acumen. Strong overall computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel to supplier and customer locations representing UA.
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

Travel Required

No . To fellow plants or customers on an as needed basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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