Quality Manager

SCHROEDER INDUSTRIES LLC; Leetsdale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroeder Industries LLC in Leetsdale/Cumberland seeks a Quality Manager to lead QA/QC across both facilities, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement within ISO 9001:2015. You will oversee audits, calibration, and quality metrics, and coordinate with staff, customers and suppliers on quality issues.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10+ years QA/QC experience, and ASQ CQE and CMQ/OE certifications within the stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing/quality engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years QA/QC experience or equivalent.
• ASQ CQE and CMQ/OE certifications expected within defined timelines.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC across Leetsdale and Cumberland facilities and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee audits (internal, customer, supplier) and calibration programs.
• Develop, implement and monitor quality plans, reports and metrics.
• Coordinate training on quality standards and processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and data analysis in SAP.

Skills

Quality management

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ASQ CQE

ASQ CMQ/OE

Job description

Description

It is the responsibility of the Quality Manager to understand and implement the principles of our Company’s product and service quality assurance program, quality evaluation and control. This person will be a key player in two critical areas of the quality chain - Corrective Action follow through and Schroeder's Continuous Improvement efforts. The Quality Manager is responsible for all QA / QC activities at both the Leetsdale and Cumberland Facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, customers and suppliers on a daily basis to help resolve problems and quality issues while assuring that effective corrective action is implemented and suggesting ways to improve the Company's quality efforts.
• Serve as the ISO representative while maintaining the organizations ISO certification.
• Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and standards for development and manufacturing products while observing ASQ Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct.
• Serve as the primary Quality Assurance resource to department supervisor(s) for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
• Support concurrent Engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing Quality Assurance and the customer.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.
• Develop, execute and analyze quality-reporting measures.
• Report to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Direct internal and external quality audits, customer audits and supplier audits.
• Compiles, writes and delivers training material on quality standards and activities.
• Maintain calibration of measuring equipment and gauges by working with outside lab.
• Work on various continuous improvement projects, bother inter-department and within other departments, relating to quality assurance and incoming inspection in accordance to ISO 9001:2015 standard.
• Maintains QA/QC data within SAP ERP system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years QA / QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification by ASQ is required within one (1) year of hire.
• Current CMQ/OE (Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence) certification by ASQ is required within 3 years of hire.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, quality system techniques/methodologies, common statistical tools, leadership principles and quality engineering practices are essential.
• Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Possesses knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required.

Schroeder Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.