Quality & Metallurgy Leader — Continuous Improvement

Cindavi; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality and metallurgy teams across Fontana and Chino plants. You will own the Quality Management System, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products meet customer specs and industry standards.

You will oversee production, inspection, casting processes, supplier quality, and act as technical contact for customer reviews, aiming to elevate product integrity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, or a related field.
• At least 2-5+ years of experience in aluminum casting processes or management-level metallurgy.
• Proven experience with the latest ISO Standards for quality management systems and proficiency in problem-solving techniques, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
• Experience with Ultrasonic Testing (AMS-STD-2154), OES Spectrometry (ASTM E1251-17a), Lean Manufacturing, 5S principles, and a Six Sigma Green Belt are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Operations: Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of our quality and metallurgy teams, ensuring the overall integrity of products manufactured at our facilities.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for enhancement, draft annual departmental objectives to improve safety and operational efficiency, and set targets for cost reduction.
• Ensure Compliance and Consistency: Develop and monitor production, inspection, and casting processes to meet customer requirements and industry technical specifications, utilizing statistical process control and metallurgical testing.
• Manage Supplier and Equipment Quality: Oversee the qualification and performance monitoring of smelting, casting, and homogenizing equipment, as well as raw materials and key suppliers.
• Champion Customer Satisfaction: Act as the primary technical contact for customer contract reviews, respond to customer claims, and provide expert technical support to ensure complete satisfaction.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical/Materials/Mechanical or related field

Tools

Ultrasonic Testing (AMS-STD-2154)

OES Spectrometry (ASTM E1251-17a)

Lean Manufacturing

5S principles

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Cindavi is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality and metallurgy teams across Fontana and Chino plants. You will own the Quality Management System, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products meet customer specs and industry standards.

You will oversee production, inspection, casting processes, supplier quality, and act as technical contact for customer reviews, aiming to elevate product integrity and operational efficiency.