Quality Systems Manager

ebm-papst; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ebm-papst in Farmington, CT seeks a Quality Manager to plan, coordinate and direct quality programs ensuring products meet established standards. You will lead the Quality Department, guide inspection and testing, and implement SPC analyses to drive process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of related experience, with responsibility for environmental management and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years related experience.
• Ability to lead and train the Quality Department.
• Experience with SPC and quality systems.
• Experience in inspection, testing, and supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct quality programs.
• Lead the Quality Department and train staff.
• Interpret quality philosophy to personnel.
• Provide status reports on inspection and quality concerns.
• Develop and initiate standards for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Plan and oversee analysis, inspection, testing and integration to assure quality.
• Perform quality-engineering reviews of design documentation.
• Apply SPC methods for data analysis to evaluate processes.
• Review data from QC/QA activities for consistency with policies.
• Present technical information to Management.
• Direct inspection and testing activities to control materials and products.
• Fulfill Environmental Management Representative duties and conduct reviews.
• Manage returns analysis and reporting.

Skills

Quality management

Team leadership

Statistical analysis

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years related experience

Tools

MAC-PAC

Order Processing

Inventory Systems

Design

Internet

Project Management

Microsoft Word

Access

Excel

Visio

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing quality programs designed to ensure quality control and quality assurance of the production of products consistent with established standards.

Essential Functions

• Formulate and maintain quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Manage, hire, lead, motivate and train the Quality Department in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Exhibit confidence in self and staff. Resolve interdepartmental issues, accept feedback and give recognition.
• Interpret quality philosophy to key personnel in organization.
• Provide computerized status reports describing progress and concerns related to inspection activities, nonconforming items, and or other items related to the quality of the process, material or product.
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Plan and oversee the analysis, inspection, test and integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.
• Perform quality-engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Review data obtained during quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to the Management team.
• Direct workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities and products.
• Use the following software/ programs when performing this job: MAC-PAC, Order Processing, Inventory Systems, Design, Internet, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Visio.
• Fulfill the role of Environmental Management Representative to include the responsibility of conducting Management reviews and to keep Management informed on the performance of the environmental system.
• Manage returns analysis and reporting.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education and/or Experience

Bachelors Degree in a related field; or minimum five years related experience; or combination of education and related experience.