Our award-winning client is seeking a Quality Manager to join their team. Leads the company's quality functions, overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of a strategic quality plan, including the establishment of standards, policies, procedures, specifications, people practices, and training initiatives across all phases of company processes.

Responsibilities:

• Establish, implement, and sustain a comprehensive quality system.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards through the maintenance of the quality system.

• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to establish quality requirements.

• Foster effective relationships with customers and suppliers, taking the lead in resolving quality issues promptly.

• Support the advanced product quality planning (APQP) process.

• Contribute to the development of processes for data acquisition and analysis.

• Manage the customer return material authorization (RMA) process, reducing returns through internal and supplier-driven improvements.

• Plan, promote, and organize training activities focused on product quality.

• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure the achievement of quality performance metrics for the plant.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in Quality Management leadership and Quality Engineering within a manufacturing or process environment.

• Strong preference for quality-related experience in a manufacturing/foundry setting.

• A 4-year degree in a relevant field.

• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing quality core tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, etc.

• Expertise in deploying statistical quality methods, including sampling plans, DOE, Cpk, etc.

• Understanding of metrology, with proficiency in using measuring devices like calipers, micrometers, hardness testing, x-rays, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).

• Experience conducting both destructive and non-destructive tests on materials and parts to assess performance, life, or material characteristics.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas, collaborating with management or engineering staff to establish quality standards.

• Previous leadership experience with ISO9001 Quality Management System.

• ASQ Quality Engineer certification is advantageous.

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus.

• Experience with ISO14001, ITAR, AS9100, TS16942, ISO14981 quality systems.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement processes, including Six Sigma, kaizen, lean, etc.