Quality & Methods Leader

Yaskawa-America,-In; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaskawa America, Inc. seeks a seasoned leader to direct Quality Assurance and Methods Engineering, ensuring top quality products, on-time delivery, and fair pricing. You will sustain the Quality Management System, lead internal audits, and partner with suppliers to meet strategic objectives.

The role requires extensive management experience in QA/Manufacturing, with Lean/Kaizen expertise and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA and methods engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal audits.
• Proven cross-functional leadership across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate QA and methods engineering to ensure on-time, quality products.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and ISO registrations.
• Lead audits and respond to regulator requirements.
• Direct supplier quality programs and performance reviews.
• Plan resources, budgets, and capital for quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

ISO/QA audits

Lean/Kaizen

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA or equivalent

Tools

QMS software

SAP

Job description

Yaskawa America, Inc. seeks a seasoned leader to direct Quality Assurance and Methods Engineering, ensuring top quality products, on-time delivery, and fair pricing. You will sustain the Quality Management System, lead internal audits, and partner with suppliers to meet strategic objectives.

The role requires extensive management experience in QA/Manufacturing, with Lean/Kaizen expertise and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering.