Senior Manufacturing Quality Manager

International Executive Service Corps; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead QC/QA across our Offsite Manufacturing facilities in Seattle. You will drive the Quality Assurance Plan, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with McKinstry standards and ISO 9001:2015.

You’ll mentor teams, manage CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with enterprise safety programs while advancing Lean and Six Sigma practices throughout US regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a quantitative field related to construction or engineering.
• Advanced degree preferred for senior roles.
• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing and/or construction services.
• Minimum 8 years in quality control/QA, with project QA experience.
• Minimum 10 years of team or project management experience.
• 2+ years of technical writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC/QA efforts across manufacturing facilities to meet annual goals.
• Develop and coordinate the annual Quality Assurance Plan with stakeholders.
• Manage CAPA plans and track progress.
• Maintain QMS health with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Provide QA training across regions using online and in-person tools.
• Coordinate policies, procedures, and templates for the QA program.
• Coach teams on Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Collaborate with external standardization bodies and drive program improvements.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration across teams

Facilitation

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Quality leadership

Quality strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk BIM360

Procore

CxAlloy

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Manufacturing Quality Manager to our growing Offsite Manufacturing division in Seattle. In this role, you will lead theQuality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) efforts within the manufacturing facilities,managesQC/QA initiatives to meet annual goals, and coordinates impacts to organization change management. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Provide coaching and training across the manufacturing facilities across the PNW to support manufacturing QA/QCobjectivesand goals in alignment with our line of business vision and through the lens/constructof the ISO 9001:2015 Standard.
• Develop the annual Quality Assurance Planperthe guidance outlined in the Quality Assurance Program.Coordinate the annual Quality Assurance Plan with the stakeholders and subject matter experts from the various lines of business.
• Partner with other Quality Program Managers to stay aligned with broader McKinstry Quality Programs.
• Set priorities for the program and regularly review program progress.
• Conduct regular assessments of the health of the Quality Management System with senior management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams within the scope of the Quality Assurance Program to conduct Quality Assurance Reviews per the annual plan.In addition, actively support and drive the Enterprise Program Safety Quality Assurance Review Process.
• Develop, coordinate, andmonitortocompletionall corrective action plans for programs thatare foundto be non-compliant with McKinstry standards.Track and report on Quality Assurance Review results, to include corrective action/preventative action (CAPA) plan progress and overall program status.
• Maintain quality and reliability standards by evaluating current and proposed processes forpossible improvementopportunities to ensure cross-functional team alignment.
• Coordinate, update, andmaintainpolicies, procedures, associated tools, templates, and forms to support the Quality Assurance Program.
• Write and review policies, procedures, and supporting documentation under the guidance of process stakeholders and subject matter experts.Provide critical analysis of existing and proposed processes to ensure cross-functional team alignment.
• Be a first-tier resource for questions on completing/recording quality control activities within our systems of record (ex. Procore,CxAlloy).
• Conduct quality assurance meetings with various size audiences to communicate program goals.Develop supporting materials for these presentations to match audience experience and meetingobjectives.
• Facilitate pre-work risk management and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) reviews.Conduct post-work lessons learned/causal factors reviews.
• Work with Operational Excellence supporting team members across the Enterprise, Lines of Business, and Corporate Service Units, andassistin the development of all-department operations, training, and communication plans.
• Working hand and hand with representatives from our Functional Training Program, update andmaintainour Quality Control and Quality Assurance curriculum within our learning management system.Provide on-going quality control/assurance training throughout the organization using a mix of online and in-person instructional tools and methods (to include practical application training tools).
• Provide coaching and training across the regions throughout the US to support business unit quality control and assuranceobjectivesto include the fundamentals of Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, and the ISO 9001:2015 Standard.
• Communicate quality control and quality assurance initiatives throughout organization in small and large group settings. Develop supporting materials for these presentations to match audience experience and meetingobjectives.
• Is committed to making McKinstry a world classorganization.Liaisewith external world-class standardization organizations and seek peer input on progress of McKinstry quality assurance efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor’s Degreerequired(a degree in construction management, engineering, computer science, math, statistics, or similar quantitative fieldis preferred).
• Advanced Degree preferred (a degree in construction management, engineering, computer science, math, statistics, or similar quantitative fieldis preferred).
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience inthe manufacturingand/or construction services.
• Strong project management skillsrequired
• Minimum eight (8) years of quality control and quality assurance experiencerequired, with specific experience acting as a project quality control manager.
• Minimum ten (10) years of team and/or project management experiencerequired,
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in technical writing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with people at all levels across the organization.
• Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to lead diverse project teamsrequired.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint,Outlookand Visiorequired.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management software tools such as Autodesk BIM360, Procore,CxAlloy
• Experience in Project Management,to includePMI certification, preferred.
• Experience in LEAN Construction preferred.
• Lean Belt Certification
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
• Working knowledge and understanding of the ISO 9001:2015 Standard and its application
• ASQ Certification
• USACE CQM-C
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 Certification Preferred

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $118,170 - $189,090 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.