Senior Quality Engineer Manager

• Act as technical representation for quality management system across organization. Cultivate and champion the quality mindset across disciplines. 

• Responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of manufacturing quality processes. Achieve quality system objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change.

• Develop quality assurance plans as part of the business development process by analyzing drawings and specifications, outlining tasks and identifying potential deficiencies, conducting risk analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA), and generally providing the quality perspective from the proposal phase to post award

• Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating plans, procedures, processes which support high quality and efficiency in the producing of a service or product.

• Strong communicator with the ability to prepare and present quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

• Provide expertise in the development of product test, laboratory equipment, or processes to meet the growth opportunities where alternate testing or evaluation might be required for a customer product.

• Lead transformational change and improvement

• Other duties as assigned

• Responsible to execute personnel-related activities to include

• Create realistic and accurate job descriptions for your team
• Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description
•   Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere; work to resolve any conflicts
• Conduct ongoing feedback – both informal and semiannual feedback, counseling for improvement if necessary
• Advise management as to which employees deserve recognition including but not limited to raises, promotions and awards
• Manage accuracy of employee timecards
• Ensure employees receive and perform any required training for both position and company needs

• Guide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes

• Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate – goals/changes/updates/news

• Co-ordinate with Director and/or VP on corporate matters  

• Other managerial duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required 

• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

• 5+ years of professional experience in the required task area of quality experience in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledgeable of process control, quality measurement systems, lean manufacturing and how a quality management system supports the organization

• Develop and maintain quality systems and procedures for inspection, testing, and final product evaluation

• Interface and collaborate with supply chain, program management, and engineering to ensure materials and product requirements are met

• Initiate and manage nonconformances from root cause analysis to implementation of corrective and preventative actions

• Experience with inspection tools such as CMM, Faro arm, gages, mylar prints, etc.

• Experience in statistical process control, GD&T, design for manufacture, process optimization and continuous improvement. Experience with Six sigma and Lean Manufacturing a plus

• Effectively work with CAD/CAM systems or other computer aided manufacturing systems; review 2D drawings and ensure accuracy is maintained from 3D models

• Able to work complex technical problems and institute solutions across the organization

• Able to achieve results individually, without significant supervision, and as a member of a team

• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills 

• Must be a US citizen

• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: 

The projected salary range for this position is $100.000-115,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.