Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related technical field required
Minimum five years of experience in a QA/QC leadership role in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and experience leading or maintaining certification
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and quality documentation
Familiarity with ERP and quality management software systems
Strong communication and leadership skills
Knowledge of inspection tools and quality control methods
Responsibilities
Lead overall product and process quality for the Houston PEC plant
Supervise and develop quality department personnel to achieve quality goals
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the plant
Manage and maintain the Plant Quality Management System in accordance with ISO-9001
Conduct internal audits and ensure effective corrective actions
Monitor and report quality metrics and drive process improvements
Engage with customers on quality-related issues and represent the company during audits
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid for employee-only coverage
80% of medical premiums covered for other levels
401K and bonus opportunities
Scholarships and educational reimbursement
Paid volunteerism and personal/professional development
PTO and paid holidays
Career advancement opportunities
Family-friendly environment with high employee tenure
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
As the Quality Manager, you will lead all aspects of the Quality function at your assigned location, ensuring alignment with The Company's Vision, Mission, and Goals. You will be responsible for the performance, compliance, continuous improvement, and strategic integration of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role requires cross-functional collaboration to support manufacturing excellence, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. You will also serve as the company's representative during audits and quality-related engagements with customers and suppliers.
Job Duties:
Responsible for overall product and process quality (QA/QC) for Houston PEC plant
Supervise quality department (QA/QC) personnel and manage, train, develop and motivate them to achieve overall quality goals and objectives
Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development, not only for quality staff but more broadly as appropriate to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the plant
Develop, implement, manage and maintain all aspects of the Plant Quality Management System in accordance with ISO-9001 and other relevant industry standards
Train organization on documented policy and procedures and ensure training is effective
Conduct internal audits and management reviews
Ensure corrective and preventive actions processes are in place and effective leading to QMS System continuously improving to meet evolving needs
Take appropriate steps to ensure QMS is aligned with actual practice and that all employees are aware of and compliant with their responsibilities
Collect data, conduct data analysis/root cause analysis and reporting to foster continuous improvements
Monitor and report KPIs/quality metrics (CoPQ, defect rates, audit findings etc.) and present data to leadership. Drive corrective actions to foster overall process improvement
Prioritize, lead and work cross functionally to resolve internal, supplier and field non-conformances
Defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products
Engage with customers on satisfaction, compliance issues, and quality-related meetings or audits.
Represent the company in QA/QC program evaluations, questionnaires, and during client assessments.
Support Supply Quality with supplier audits, supplier approvals, evaluations, supplier non-conformances and resolutions
Support cost estimating for quality-related elements in bids and project planning.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related technical field required
Minimum five years of experience in a QA/QC leadership role required in a manufacturing environment required
Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and related standards; experience leading or maintaining certification required
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, customer specifications, and quality documentation required
Familiarity with ERP and quality management software systems required
Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills required
Knowledge of inspection tools, quality control methods, and calibration requirements required
Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
Ability to stoop and bend required
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
Alignment with company core values required
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering or a related field preferred
Experience in leading QA/QC in electrical manufacturing industries
QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor certification preferred
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
80% paid by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
401K and bonus
Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
PTO and paid holidays provided
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years
