Quality Systems ManagerEldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is hiring for a Quality Systems Manager at the Hills, Iowa location.
About the JobThe Quality Systems Manager is responsible for leading, maintaining and continuously improving the Hose & Valve Quality Management System while ensuring products, processes, and documentation meet internal, customer and ISO 9001 requirements. This position serves as a key resource for quality assurance, corrective actions, product quality, customer requirements, supplier quality, engineering documentation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities- Quality Management System
- Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS)
- Lead and coordinate internal and external ISO audits
- Maintain quality procedures, policies, work instructions, and supporting documentation
- Manage the document control process and ensure documentation remains current and accurate
- Ensure compliance with applicable customer-specific quality requirements
- Identify opportunities to strengthen quality processes and overall QMS effectiveness
- Non-conformance and Corrective Action Management
- Product & Supplier Quality
- Monitor incoming, in-process, and finished product quality
- Investigate product defects and nonconforming materials
- Partner with purchasing and suppliers to resolve supplier-related quality issues
- Develop and maintain inspection procedures and quality criteria
- Maintain accurate quality and inspection records
- Identify recurring product or supplier quality issues and recommend appropriate improvements
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and assembly processes
- Analyze quality trends and key performance indicators to identify areas of improvement
- Lead and support initiatives focused on reducing defects, rework, and waste
- Develop and standardize quality "best practices" across the division
- Support and develop other continuous improvement initiatives
- Customer Quality
- Serve as a primary contact for OEM customers regarding quality requirements, concerns, and specifications
- Develop an support the execution of Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs) for customers
- Manage contamination testing programs and associated documentation
- Prepare customer quality reports and supported documentation
- Ensure products and processes comply with applicable customer specifications
- Support and coordinate customer quality audits
- Investigate customer complaints and coordinate corrective actions as appropriate
- Engineering & Technical Documentation Support
- Create and maintain CAD drawings for hose assemblies
- Maintain assembly instructions and related technical documentation
- Manage and control engineering revisions to ensure accurate documentation is available
- Support product documentation, specification, and technical files
- All other tasks as assigned
Requirements- Experience in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, or related quality role is preferred
- Experience in the hydraulic hose, fluid power or related industry is preferred
- Experience maintaining and supporting an ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Experience with contamination control and cleanliness standards is preferred
- Experience conducting quality audits
- Experience developing or supporting PPAP documentation and customer quality requirements is preferred
- Strong understanding of PA, CAR, and NCR processes
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, or similar program is preferred
- Demonstrated experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
- Strong technical documentation and recordkeeping skills
- Excelled organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, lift assessment, and background investigation
Benefits: We offer a wide range of employee benefits along with competitive compensation, opportunities for career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Affordable healthcare coverage for you and your family, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer and Critical Illness coverage
- Casual dress, with company provided stipend for logo wear
- Tuition Reimbursement Program, including training and seminars for professional development
- 401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
- Bereavement Policy
- Employee Recognition Program, including peer nominated awards and company provided lunches
- Paid Time Off, including vacation & sick time, paid holidays, jury duty PTO, and paid time to volunteer in your community
Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today! 
