Quality Manager

Kondex Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kondex Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System, lead a team of quality professionals, and drive improvements in product quality and operational efficiency.

You will ensure ISO 9001 compliance, develop quality processes, and work across functions to deliver high-quality products for customers while managing budgets and supplier quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, in quality or operations.
• ISO 9001 knowledge or equivalent.
• Practitioner level GD&T experience.
• Strong APQP knowledge.
• Experience with 8D or Shainen Red X problem solving.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement & Lean principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• ISO Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Zeiss CMMs and Calypso software experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Quality Management System and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Lead quality staff development and performance.
• Set quality objectives and track metrics.
• Collaborate on new product development per Kondex method.
• Develop robust process controls with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Manage PPAP for OEM customers.
• Evaluate suppliers for incoming quality.
• Lead metrology and ensure calibrations are completed.
• Champion CAPA to address root causes and actions.
• Manage nonconforming material disposition.
• Oversee department budget and cost control.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Minimal travel to suppliers/customers/conferences.

Skills

GD&T

APQP

8D problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Microsoft Office

ASQ Certified

ISO Lead Auditor

Calypso

Zeiss CMMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Calypso

Zeiss CMMs

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Quality Manager at Kondex Corporation will oversee and manage Kondex's Quality Management System across the organization and work cross-functionally to ensure that our products meet or exceed the established quality standards of our customers. This position leads a team of quality professionals, develops and implements quality control processes, and continuously strives for improvement in both product quality and operational efficiency.

Position Accountabilities

1. Responsible for the Quality Management System and its overall effectiveness supporting the Company's strategies while ensuring ISO 9001 compliance
2. Provide leadership to the Quality staff and continually develop their skills, abilities, and professional growth
3. Establish clear quality objectives and performance metrics that align with the organization’s strategy & annual objective. Manage to deliver results.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deliver new products per the Kondex New Product Development Methodology that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations
5. Work with Manufacturing Engineering team to develop and document robust process controls for both new and existing manufacturing processes. Validate through demonstrated process capability
6. Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for all OEM customers
7. Collaborate with the Supply Chain organization to evaluate suppliers and ensure the quality of incoming materials and components leveraging PAPP's
8. Lead the metrology services for the company. Ensure annual calibrations are achieved per schedule.
9. Champion the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process to conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence
10. Manage the nonconforming material process and corresponding disposition
11. Manage department expenses and capital budget to plan
12. Champion Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste throughout the Kondex value chain
13. Minimal travel to suppliers, customers, conferences

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
2. Five or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment in either a quality, manufacturing engineering, or manufacturing operations role
3. Strong working knowledge and experience with ISO 9001, or equivalent
4. Practitioner level experience with GD&T
5. Strong working knowledge and experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles
6. Experience with formal problem-solving methodologies such as 8D or Shainen Red X
7. Experience with Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing principles
8. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
9. Prefer ASQ Certified
10. Prefer ISO Lead Auditor Certified
11. Prefer experience with Zeiss CMM's and programming with Calypso software
12. Highly desirable behavioral competencies include excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, customer focused, highly organized and able to multi-task, able to communicate clearly, strong problem solving and analytical skills, flexibility, stress management skills

Kondex is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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