QA Manager

Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

About us …
Ellis & Watts solve complex engineering challenges. We build components to survive demanding applications and we deliver robust performance in the harshest environments; Nuclear, medical, and military. We don’t just work to the highest standards, we embody them. Ellis & Watts means mission-critical engineering; nuclear-grade safety, medical-grade quality, and military-grade durability.
The role …
The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager will oversee the Quality Assurance department and employees. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality and reliability testing for the Company’s products and/or development processes. The QA Manager will oversee the quality processes and standards to ensure that the Company’s products meet both customer and regulatory requirements.
This position is on-site at our facility located in Batavia, OH.
If you would like to make a real difference as part of a winning team, then we want to hear from you!

You will ...

• Create and implement policies and procedures for Quality Assurance
• Ensure all operations are aligned and in compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the department
• Manage the Quality Assurance team, including training, providing guidance and feedback
• Communicate quality standards and parameters to the QA team, engineering, and all other cross-functional teams
• Identify and analyze defects, issues, trends, and areas for improvement; recommend and facilitate solutions
• Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability before delivery
• Lead the development and execution of Corrective Actions and Nonconformance Reports, ensuring timely resolution
• Ensure that products and services meet customer expectations and manage quality-related complaints
• Perform internal audits to maintain compliance and prepare for external inspections
• Lead in the preparation and execution of customer and regulatory audits, ensuring all documentation and processes meet the required standards
• Manage vendor quality assurance processes, vendor surveillance, and document submittal review
• Coordinate and participate in product testing processes

You’ll have …

• 10 years’ experience in Quality Assurance management in a manufacturing environment
• A Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
• Preferably qualification as a lead auditor per NQA-1
• Knowledge of nuclear industry standards including 10CFR50 App B, 10CFR21, ASME NQA-1, and ASME BPVC Sections III and VIII
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• The ability to lead projects and initiatives, and work collaboratively across teams
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably fabrication processes, including some of the following:
  • Welding, cutting, electrical, HVAC, testing, and vendor oversight
• Preferably a certified weld inspector qualification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Prior ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience

Just so you know …

• This position will require up to 25% international or domestic travel
• Ellis & Watts requires pre-employment drug testing and a background check

We offer …

• Competitive compensation and generous employee benefits.
• A casual work environment.
• Fun team celebrations throughout the year!

If this sounds like a good match and you want to learn more about this exciting role, get in touch with us today!

Ellis & Watts is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.