Assistant Quality Manager

Job Summary:

Develops, evaluates, analyzes, revises, applies and deploys technical quality assurance tools, methods and appropriate work content for assigned areas.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assigned areas may include inspection, verification, validation, quality systems, quality engineer, process development and improvement, customer assurance, supplier quality or other appropriate internal and external teams or processes.
• Ensures processes and items are in compliance with applicable quality assurance and industry standards, company, customer, supplier, government and regular requirements (ISO, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
• Analyzes and identifies trends in various inspection, quality, process, customer, supplier and other related data; recommends corrective action or improvement plans when necessary.
• Conducts random, scheduled and/or unscheduled audits to determine conformance to customer specifications and technical drawings, manufacturer’s specifications, assembly manual requirements, company processes and procedures and other such specifications and requirements.
• Interfaces with and coordinates activities or internal cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, third part certifying bodies and other external stakeholders appropriate
• Provides quality systems, quality tools, technical support, improvements and other applicable quality expertise as appropriate, e.g., root cause analysis, sampling plans, Pareto analysis, statistical process control, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
• May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
• Actions may impact the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals. Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.

Work Experience:

• Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Strong ISO knowledge.
• May be required to hold yellow belt certification.
• Position requires the ability to travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.