Quality ManagerWe are seeking an ambitious and exceptionally skilled Quality Manager to join our team in Blythewood, SC, USA. This is your chance to bring your proven expertise to a globally-recognized leader in steam thermal solutions!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Develops and supports procedures and processes that ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.
- Recommends modifications in products, procedures, or quality standards to improve process capability and CPK.
- Leads root cause analysis and corrective actions in response to customer inquiries and quality issues.
- Interacts directly with customers to address quality concerns and ensure happiness.
- Applies the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and other tools for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Analyzes and interprets PLM quality data to prepare reports and prioritize improvement initiatives.
- Supports and delivers training on PLM tools and lean principles to improve quality outputs.
- Conducts annual reviews of strategic quality objectives and submits quarterly progress reports.
- Leads supplier excellence initiatives and value stream improvements.
- Plans and conducts supplier visits and audits to assess capability and compliance with quality standards.
- Provides leadership to quality teams and facilitates improvement initiatives across international supply bases.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish and achieve interpersonal efficiency goals.
- Plans and coordinates training activities related to quality and reliability.
- Reports on the performance of the quality system to support strategic decision-making.
QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Science required.
- Master's or equivalent experience in Engineering preferred.
- 10+ years of experience leading quality systems across multiple industrial manufacturing facilities.
- Expertise in international quality standards (ISO 9001, CRN, ASME, European Directives).
- Advanced proficiency in PLM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Engineer, or Certified Quality Auditor required.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
- This position may require travel to supplier sites and other company facilities.
- Office and manufacturing floor environment.
