Job Description

Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation is a premier narrowly diversified global leader in connected fabrication technology and gas control solutions. Our rich history of innovative products, workflow solutions, and business system, ESAB Business Excellence, enables our purpose of Shaping the World We Imagine™. We’re looking to hire a talented Sr. Quality Manager based in Hanover, PA.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Sr. Quality Manager will work as part of the plant's operations team and provide leadership for quality functions and initiatives in a fast-paced welding consumables facility. The position will work closely with operations, purchasing and sales groups to provide support and development of effective quality assurance programs. This position will also work in the longer-range development of process improvements, cost reduction efforts and capability upgrades and facilitate lean manufacturing implementation.

Primary Duties

• Adhere to all safe work practices and/or safety policies
• Leads the efforts of the Quality team toward the achievement and adherence to quality management systems such as ISO, QS, etc. following Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost models.
• Communicates directly with leadership, support personnel, and hourly employees regarding QA Methodologies and the importance of a high-quality work culture.
• Contributes to annual budgetary process and is responsible for Quality Dept. budgetary compliance.
• Directs, and serves as leader for, customer and certifying agency audits of the plant.
• Organizes, communicates and monitors corrective action plans resulting from audits.
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product
• Establishes inspection and quality expectations for internal customers (i.e., production departments, purchasing, etc.). Trains plant personnel in same
• Performs statistical analysis/capability analysis using Six Sigma, DMAIC problem solving, 8D problem solving or other similar methodologies.
• Utilizes LEAN Manufacturing and other continuous improvement processes to drive effectiveness.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Oversee the coordination of objectives with production procedures in cooperation with Operational leaders to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Interprets quality control philosophy to key personnel in organization.
• Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Works with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased parts for company use.
• Designs and implements quality control training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
• Plays active role on quality management teams within organization.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering discipline or other technical degree required
• 8-10 years of experience within a manufacturing setting with direct supervisory experience
• Travel Negligible to 10%
• Exceptional and Demonstrated Problem Solving Skills
• Quality Planning/Test Planning
• Experience working with external customer quality issues
• Superior personal computer skills including MS Office Suite, Strategic Planning software, Project Management software systems.
• ASME/Mil Spec Experience Preferred
• Six Sigma/Lean Certification preferred
• Welding Knowledge
• Experience in NQA-1, ASME Section 3 preferred
• Preferred metallurgical or welding experience

Working Conditions

• Remains in a stationary position 50% of the time and involves additional physical demands such as ascending/descending stairs, walking stooping and standing.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment ‘PPE’ when working/visiting manufacturing and plant locations.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery including but not limited to printer, tablets, cell phones.
• Moves transports, puts, or removes equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.; pushes, pulls products weighing up to 200 lbs. using provided safety tools.