Quality Manager — Lean, ISO & CI Leader (Flexible)

SKF Group; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

Healthcare options

401K matching

Job summary

SKF is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance professional to develop and sustain quality planning and improvement across manufacturing operations in Michigan. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Production Control to ensure orders meet customer requirements and apply robust measurement techniques with calibrated gaging.

You will lead Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives, manage supplier quality audits, and drive continuous improvement while producing monthly quality reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent in practical experience.
• Ten years’ experience in manufacturing (primarily metal removal) including at least five years in Quality Assurance with hands-on experience in ISO 9001 Quality system and/or similar controls.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing methodologies, Lean Sigma, Kaizen, and Six Sigma Methodologies.
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills with leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality planning and improvement efforts to meet specifications and requirements.
• Work with Sales, Engineering, and Production Control to ensure orders meet SKF and customer requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement improved measurement techniques; ensure calibration of plant gaging; meet procedures and standards.
• Support and maintain Supplier Quality Audit program; assist suppliers in establishing inspection standards.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve process quality.
• Create monthly Quality management reports and escalate potential problems.
• Review customer complaints to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Develop Quality Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAPs with Engineering for high-quality products.
• Lead on-site customer audits as required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Lean Sigma

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent in practical experience

Job description

SKF is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance professional to develop and sustain quality planning and improvement across manufacturing operations in Michigan. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Production Control to ensure orders meet customer requirements and apply robust measurement techniques with calibrated gaging.

You will lead Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives, manage supplier quality audits, and drive continuous improvement while producing monthly quality reports and