Quality Manager

Kimball Electronics; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Solutions is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the plant Quality Organization, driving continuous improvement and ensuring supplier and customer quality across the operation. The role oversees ISO/IATF compliance, DFx, FMEA, and corrective actions, with accountability for audits and quality metrics throughout manufacturing.

Qualifications include a engineering degree, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to guide multi-functional teams

Qualifications

• Leadership and team-building abilities.
• ISO 9001 knowledge & experience.
• IATF 16949 knowledge & experience.
• Experience with DFx, FMEA, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Quality auditing experience (OBQA) and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant Quality Organization and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure supplier and customer quality and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Oversee MSD processes & compliance and audit activities.
• Staffing and budgeting for the quality department.
• Lead periodic quality reviews with senior leadership.
• Foster a data-driven, problem-solving culture across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mindset

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Auditing

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. We will treat all requests for accommodations discreetly.*Note: There is no Visa sponsorship being offered for this position.Kimball Solutions does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Kimball Solutions is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.High Level Mission StatementThe mission of the Quality organization is to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost of quality.High Level Statement of the RoleThe Quality Manager serves as the team leader of the plant Quality organization. The quality manager finds, implements, and maximizes the utilization of world class people, processes, systems, software, and techniques for relentless, continuous, measurable improvement in every area of the organization. The quality manager is directly responsibility via the organization he/she heads, for supplier quality, quality engineering, failure analysis engineering, reliability engineering and testing, customer quality, RMA/field failure analysis, and corrective and preventive actions, compliance with customer specifications, compliance with industrial standards, certifications, and regulations, as well as receiving and outgoing inspection and audit.High Level Roles & ResponsibilitiesundefinedComply with all Safety, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirementsLeads plant Quality OrganizationDrives continuous improvement in customer satisfaction and cost of qualityResponsible for staffing and budgeting of quality departmentResponsible for ensuring quality from suppliersResponsible for ensuring quality to customersResponsible for continuous improvement of in process qualityResponsible for plant MSD processes & complianceResponsible for compliance to customer specificationsResponsible for compliance and certification to industrial standards (e.g. ISO/TUV/UL/FDA/etc.)Responsible for effectiveness of workmanship training and certification programsProvides Quality overview for recruiting potential new customersDrives periodic quality reviews with senior leadershipSkills to Perform This RoleInterpersonal SkillsAbility to instill the quality mindset in everyoneAbility to identify, hire, motivate & lead othersAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong, self-motivated leaderTechnical SkillsLean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black BeltEngineering degree and/or extensive experience and demonstrated masteryISO 9001 knowledge & experienceISO 13485 / FDA 820 knowledge & experienceIATF 16949 knowledge & experienceStrong analytical & problem solvingExperience with electronics manufacturing, from PCBA to full system ATO/CTOExperience with DFx, FMEA, root cause failure analysis and closed loop corrective actionExperience with reliability testing & HALTQuality auditing, including OBQACommunication SkillsAbility to communicate to all levelsGood written and verbal communication skillsStrong presentation skillsAbility to teach and leadGood listening skillsLeadership SkillsSelf-motivatedAbility to work independentlyAbility to drive improvement/change throughout the organizationAble to lead multi-functional teamsBusiness SkillsInspire confidence in our quality to our customers, and deliver itHave financial competence, especially COQGood time management skillsStrong data-based decision-making skillsDon’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Solutions we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).