Our
Connecticut division, located in Shelton, seeks a
Quality Manager.SummaryThe Quality Manager has overall responsibility for managing the Quality department in order to establish advanced quality and reliability engineering to enhance product quality, reliability and acceptance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Set, direct & support priorities of the Quality team (development of accountabilities for each team member)
- Review/re-set objectives in conjunction with on-time performance evaluations
- Develop, implement and improve departmental metrics
- Drive continual improvement process within the Quality department
- Develop a continuous learning process for all staff (proper measurement techniques, identifications fit/function - critical characteristics, standardization of acceptance criteria)
- Ensure customer and supplier PPAP or ISIR submissions, NCR's (Nonconformance Reporting), Inspection, SPC, Gauge Program, Cost of Quality, internal audits, etc. are accurate and completed in a timely manner
- Lead/support problem resolution and responsiveness of all customer quality related issues
- Customer liaison
- Attend customer meetings and conferences
- Review all 8D reports and corrective actions implemented
- Actively participate in APQP and quote review meetings
- Ensure Division maintains IATF 16949 certification
- Improve and maintain accurate Quality procedures and manuals
Qualifications, Education, Experience - BS in Engineering or highly technical training equal to a 4-year program or 5 years minimum of manufacturing experience in the metal working industry
- 5 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with formal documentation systems and methods particularly ISO9001 and IATF 16949
- Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR A7120.15).
