Quality Manager
Responsibilities
Safety
Lead the quality organization under the philosophy of ‘safety is our overriding priority’. This includes participating in STOP audits, addressing reported incidents, and participating in both the Health & Safety Review Board and its subcommittees.
Quality Processes
Represent the “Voice of the Customer” in the facility
Own the Facility Quality System
Lead the transition to a fully functional AS-9001 system while maintaining current ISO:2015 certification
Create and support process auditors and audit teams
Lead the Plant’s quality documentation process including record retention matrix, document control, and local work instructions
Act as the liaison to corporate groups such as, supplier quality, design quality, new products.
Process Quality
Lead the Plant in measuring and improving the process quality while addressing gaps to targeted goals
Partner with Process Engineering/Operations and Production to rapidly respond to quality problems; develop containment plans (protect the customer), corrective actions, implementation of long term solutions, and validation of sustainment of corrective actions
Partner with Process Engineering/Operations to implement and maintain process documents (i.e. Flow Diagrams, PCP, PFMEA’s) for all processes
Support and leverage lesson’s learned across the facility
Oversee the metrology and calibration lab
Define, measure, and provide countermeasures on manufacturing process audits
Partner with Engineering, Operations and Production on the Cost of Quality measure and its gaps (i.e. scrap, cost of failure, etc.) including setting annual forecasts
Create and lead audit team(s) to audit all departments for adherence to the Quality System
Product Quality
Lead the disposition of quality problems as they relate back to supplier components, manufacturing execution or product design
Act as the liaison to supplier quality in the area of supplier component concerns
Act as the liaison to CQI in the area of consumer concerns
Own the design, application, and calibration of all gages and measurement systems used to ensure product or component quality
Oversee the Product Performance Testing lab. Ensure compliance to all product regulatory requirements. Maintain Lab Certification
New Product Quality
Ensure APQP documents are completed for all newly launched projects
Support PPAP process of all new products introduced to the facility, including: product performance, meeting cosmetic requirement, etc.
Ensure Lessons Learned are applied to new product designs
Organizational Development
Interview, hire, and train Associates. Plan, assign, and direct work. Appraise performance; reward and discipline Associates. Address complaints and resolve problems
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum of 8 years of quality or product development experience in a lean high volume manufacturing / assembly is required
Demonstrated track record of management experience in a quality or engineering function
Knowledge of AS-9001 and ISO-9001 or equivalent quality systems implementation and maintenance
Strong problem solving skills through disciplined processes (6 Sigma, Shainin, DOE, etc.)
Must have the ability to:
Build strong relationships with external and internal customers
Conduct Product Performance Testing
Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Carry out management and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
No sponsorship visa (H1-B, etc) candidates at this time, sorry.
Qualified candidates must submit their resume in Microsoft Word format along with at least three professional references to:
COYOTE TECHNICAL & EXECUTIVE SOURCING
Phil Montoya
Director of Sourcing
Who Are We?
Coyote Technical is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm that provides services in temporary, contract and permanent placements. Coyote Technical can provide you with superior employment services, focusing on sourcing quality candidates with the exact education and experience you need. Phil Montoya, Director of Sourcing, has years of recruiting experience in diverse industries. His status as Top Recruiter with most successful placement is testimony to his relentless pursuit of the perfect candidate. Phil holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and worked for years in the Automotive and Aerospace Industries. Coyote Technical’s recruiting Team is equally committed to finding the talent you seek. Our years of experience enables us to intimately understand your industry, thereby we will provide you with quality and effective employment services.
Why Choose Us?
Coyote Technical aims to fill every position you list by matching the ideal candidate with the ideal position. Coyote technical has an ever-expanding internal database of more than 20,000 candidates with the skills and qualifications to match any of your hiring needs. It is our mission to ensure that every candidate be placed in a position in which they will thrive professionally.
Our fees are contingent upon finding you the perfect candidate, which means you will not pay a fee unless we are successful. In fact, we will extend a thirty (30) day guarantee. Should the candidate leave or be terminated for cause within the first thirty (30) days from the starting date the candidate will be replaced. What does this mean for you? Peace of mind in knowing that you will have an employee with the competence and enthusiasm you desire!