Quality Manager

CoorsTek; Kearney (MO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company-Matched 401K

HSA with Company Contribution

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

CoorsTek seeks a Quality Manager to lead the quality assurance team and maintain the QMS to ensure products meet ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. You will drive customer satisfaction, coordinate audits, analyze data, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and planning to prevent defects and improve processes.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in quality management, with strong communication skills and experience with ISO/IATF requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of related work experience or 10 years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001; IATF 16949 preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and improves a quality management system based on ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 to ensure customer requirements and satisfaction.
• Reviews customer requirements for internal changes, quotations, and orders for compliance.
• Directs internal and external audits of the QMS, systems, and manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Leads structured problem-solving to address quality escapes, complaints, nonconformances, audit findings, and gaps.
• Interfaces with engineering, sales, planning, and operations to coordinate testing, investigations, and QA activities."],
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• COMPANY NAME: CoorsTek
• KEY POINTS: ISO 9001/IATF audits, cross-functional leadership, continuous improvement

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Auditing

Statistics

Training leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Job Title

Quality Manager Responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and directing the quality assurance team and quality management system to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintains and improves a quality management system based on ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 to ensure the organization consistently meets customer requirements and enhances customer satisfaction.
• Reviews customer requirements for internal changes, quotations, and orders to ensure the site maintains compliance to accepted customer requirements.
• Directs and manages internal and external audits of the QMS, systems, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance to ISO / IATF, customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
• Leads structured problem-solving activities to address quality escapes, customer complaints, internal product nonconformances, audit findings, and QMS compliance gaps.
• Interfaces with internal functions such as engineering, sales, planning, and operations to coordinate testing, qualifications, investigations, and other work related to quality assurance functions.
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Develops and implements methods for monitoring work activities to communicate current status or work activities to management, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• May investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality.
• Provides feedback on and promotes organizational strategy and vision.
• May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
• Interprets and enforces company policy and creates linkages for employees on how they impact business strategy.
• Supports and creates effective teams, units, and environments.
• May set direction for a major, multi-functional unit or department.
• Responsible for unit/department for budget, schedules and planning.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Supports and helps to implement new ideas.
• Effectively gives and receives feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field plus 5 years related work experience or 10 years related work experience.
• Familiarity and experience with ISO 9001 required. Experience with IATF 16949 preferred.
• Performs detail-oriented tasks utilizing high language skills and high math skills.
• Employs high written and oral communication skills.
• Requires extensive expertise of knowledge in the specified area.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Target Hiring Range Annual Salary: USD 103,040.00 - USD 123,648.00 Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.

CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

About Us

Making the world measurably better...one person at a time. CoorsTek products and components touch people’s lives in unexpected, awe-inspiring ways. Though most people may not realize it, CoorsTek components enable technological solutions across virtually every industry—from simple items like beverage dispensers and light switches to high-tech items like cell phones and satellites. Chances are, you are using a CoorsTek-enabled technology every day without even knowing it! We create these amazing solutions by leveraging our expertise in materials science, deploying best-in-class R&D capabilities, and by creating efficient, safe work environments. Most importantly, we employ dedicated, hardworking, and creative individuals. The key component to our success is our people. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!