AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.
We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement
AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.
Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.
Activities and Responsibilities include:
- Supervise Quality department personnel
- Manage site quality personnel and assist with training, inspection, quality issues, and QMS compliance
- Responsible for managing and maintaining the ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS), and retention of the registration/certification.
- Responsible for ensuring the processes are delivering their intended outputs along with the process manager.
- Responsible for ensuring integrity of the QMS is maintained when planned and implemented changes occur.
- Responsible for leading Management Review meetings and acting as the Management Representative for that Group.
- Assist upper management in developing, interpreting, and implementing site policies and procedures
- Responsible for training all employees on quality requirements
- Responsible for assuring that all parts adhere to customer requirements, and working with management team to disposition nonconforming product as needed
- Responsible for resolution of quality issues with both suppliers and customers
- Assisting Supply Chain department in qualification of new vendors
- Responsible for quality equipment management including calibration
- Responsible for managing Material Review Board with Supply Chain department assistance
- Other duties as assigned.
Professional Experience Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or technical associate's degree with equivalent work experience
- Prefer experience within the fastener industry, or within a manufacturing environment
Work Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years working in quality management
- Experience reviewing and resolving technical issues from a sales and quality perspective
- Experience managing an ISO-9001:2015 and AS9100D Quality Management System
- Preference for familiarity in (and a working knowledge of) fastener-related specifications such as but not limited to: ASTM, ASME, IFI, MIL, and DIN
- Experience in addressing non-conforming product issues, root cause analysis, and managing 8D corrective actions
- Experience with AIAG PPAP requirements
- EAR/ITAR experience helpful
Professional Skills:
- Efficient in time management, with the ability to efficiently see numerous tasks through to completion
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Ability to make written and oral presentations to customers
- Strong understanding of Lean, PDCA, and Continuous Improvement
- Advanced knowledge in blueprint reading, GD &T, inspection techniques, and manufacturing processes
Target Base Salary: 110-145k
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or technical associate's degree with equivalent work experience
- Five or more years of experience in quality management
- Experience reviewing and resolving technical issues from sales and quality perspectives
- Experience managing ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality management systems
- Experience addressing nonconforming products, root cause analysis, and 8D corrective actions
- Experience with AIAG PPAP requirements
- Experience in a fastener industry or manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with fastener specifications including ASTM, ASME, IFI, MIL, and DIN
- EAR/ITAR experience
- Strong understanding of Lean, PDCA, and continuous improvement
- Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, inspection techniques, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present to customers
What We Do
AFC Industries is a full-service manufacturing partner that helps manufacturers keep production lines moving and supply chains reliable. It provides vendor-managed inventory, industrial fasteners, C-Class components, tooling, kitting, pre-assembly, custom packaging, and technical services. The company supports high-volume production, aerospace and defense, and production-machining environments, emphasizing availability, quality, compliance, reduced disruption, and streamlined operations across demanding industrial applications and regulated markets.
