Full Time
Omaha, NE
Posted 3 weeks ago

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 Per Year
Full Benefits: Yes
Relocation Expenses: No
Job Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:

Job Summary of the Quality Assurance Manager:
The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that a Quality Management System is
established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with ISO 9001 standards. The QA Manager will
report on the performance of the Quality Management team for purposes of review and to facilitate
continued improvement of the Quality System. Establish and lead the quality functional strategy and
quality improvement plan for the sites. Champion lean initiatives to drive quality improvements in design
and operations.

Qualifications of Quality Assurance Manager:

  • BA or BS degree or 2-year Associates degree; and/or equivalent combination of education and
    experience.
  • 8+ years experience in the manufacturing environment.
  • 5 + years prior experience in a management role, in quality management, quality assurance and
    production processing / assembly.
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining quality management systems.
  • Exposure in establishing quality strategies and leading quality improvement plans,
  • Practical experience in coaching and use of problem-solving methods (QRQC, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why’s, 6
    Sigma).
  • Knowledge and experience of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP, supplier quality
    management and development.

    Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager:
  • Analyze, evaluate, and present information concerning factors such as business situations, production
    capabilities, quality concerns, manufacturing problems & economic trends.
  • Suggest alternative ways to drive site quality improvement plans, and solve problems.
  • Meet changing market opportunities.
  • Implemente continuous process improvement.
  • Serve as the ISO 9001 Management Representative
  • Serve as a member of the Quality Improvement Team (QIT) Steering Team to implement Zero Defects
    principles and focus all business processes and to the 14 steps of the Quality Improvement Process (QIP)
    throughout the organization.
  • Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and
    establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy or finished product.
  • Cooperate with other top management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies,
    operating procedures, and quality system performance goals.
  • Work with global QA to report monthly KPI’s.
  • Develop initial and subsequent modifications of the product assurance program to delineate areas of
    responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures within the program.
  • Direct workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials,
    facilities, and products.
  • Review technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or
    changes in procedures.
  • Work with representatives of material and component vendors to assess vendor performance related to
    supply quality, capacity and reliability of supply, drive quality improvement plans with and implement
    APQP and PPAP for new or critical vendors/components.
  • Work with engineers about quality assurance of newly designed products and manufactured products on
    market to avoid failures during the design phase through the deployment of advanced tools, FMEA’s,
    robust design, mistake proofing, process control plans, and work procedures.
  • Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to the quality system, quality methods and tools.
  • Coache team members in the effective use of applied quality tools in design and in operations.
  • Wors with internal audit team to ensure schedule is followed, Corrective Action Requests (CARs) are
    entered and communicated and works with departments to close any CARS in a timely manner.
  • Support and lead customer audits of our work processes per their contracted requirements Confers with
    sales and marketing personnel about quality assurance program regarding the measurement of customer
    satisfaction.
  • Directly supervise employees in the Quality Assurance Department. Carries out supervisory
    responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Industries
 Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
 Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
 Transportation and Warehousing 1: Air, Rail, Water, Road, Pipeline
 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesaler

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