Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Job Category: Exempt, Salary
Department/Group: Quality
Location: US MTN Mauston, WI
Travel Required: Occasional (5%-15%)
Job Grade/Band: JB 30
Position Type: Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Quality Assurance Manager develops and leads Quality Assurance system to assure that manufacturing processes will produce products that meet required Product Standards as described in IATF 16949/ISO 9001/ISO 17025 and Quality Assurance Manual. This is a key change-agent position accountable for results, with minimal guidance, in the assigned areas of responsibility. This position will be responsible for developing strategies, priorities and directing implementation in the assigned areas.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the Quality Assurance department:
• Supervise and appraise performance for all Quality Assurance personnel; hire, train and recommend salary adjustments for reporting employees.
• Schedule and track inspection, lab, and testing activities to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Interprets pertinent customer, corporate and division quality standards for plant personnel; develops and maintains site procedures and processes in support of division Quality Assurance Manual. Leads and promotes the quality assurance philosophy including preventive quality systems.
• Implements/maintains procedures for inspection, disposition and record retention for incoming raw materials and components, reviews quality issues with suppliers and provides supplier surveillance assistance as needed.
• Proactively involved in corrective action and problem-solving strategies. Actively pursues and identifies root cause of non-conformance, is responsible for measurement of non-conformance costs and secures and maintains data collection and statistical systems to aid in process control, root cause problem identification. Coordinates regular management meetings to review corrective action and quality systems. Publishes regular reports and identified trends.
• Interfaces with Customers, Engineering and Operations to identify requirements, plan for product realization and support continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and systems.
• Ensures that Gage calibration system is effective and complies with company operating procedures. Maintains a system for calibrating all key inspection, gaging and process instruments and works with vendors to improve inspection techniques and equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Nadcap, IATF 16949, ISO9001 and Industry regulatory requirements. Coordinate and conduct customer and accreditation audits. Enhance and implement the internal audit system and associated corrective actions. Leads training efforts for HFS-Mauston employees regarding total preventive quality.
• Develop effective relationships with all levels of staff and functional groups. Possess an ability to influence outcomes, with higher-order communication, change management, and influencing skills.
• Be a skilled people manager and developer that deeply understands the importance of challenging, motivating, and developing high-performance teams. Enjoy and have experience in coaching and mentoring others to achieve success in fluid, project/team-based environments.
• Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment.

qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required. Preferred to be in Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience with preventive Quality Systems or relative military experience.

· 3+ years of supervisory level experience overseeing Quality Systems.

• Demonstrated record of achievement in improving operational metrics.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and reprioritize as needed.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fastener testing equipment and practices, including tensile, shear and vibration testing, also have knowledge of metallurgical evaluation procedures.
• Experience with mechanical inspection equipment such as micrometers, optical comparators, hardness testers, and torque testers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence site culture and drive cultural transformation towards proactive quality assurance practices.
• Experience in leadership, mentoring, and project management.
• Basic knowledge of SPC methods.
• ASQ Certifications: CQE, CQM, CRE, CQA or CSSBB
• Lean 6 Sigma Certification
• Knowledge of and direct experience with AS, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, NADCAP

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person