Quality Engineering Manager

Growing and Extremely well run medical device facility in Escondido seeks a Quality Engineering Manager to join their team. This role will report to the Director of Quality and will oversee a Quality Engineering Team, Calibration Team, and Quality Control Team (inspectors with supervisors). Qualified candidates should have familiarity with machine shop processes, including the development of inspection methodologies for precision machined parts.

Experience in Regulated Manufacturing Industries (aerospace, medical, automotive) preferred. This role also has growth potential beyond this role. Great opportunity for a degreed engineer who has experience leading Quality OR Manufacturing Engineering Teams. Excellent benefits along with a very cohesive and collaborative team.

Responsible for evaluating, establishing and implementing quality requirements for products and processes used to manufacture Zest Dental Solutions devices, existing and in development. Additional responsibility can include maintenance of all inspection requirements, inspection programs, and inspection equipment. As well, manage and ensure the effective day-to-day operations of Quality Control by organizing priorities, providing instructions, and resolving problems.

• Manage the Quality Engineering department, ensuring product quality and operational goals are met.
• Initiate and implement programs and process controls aimed at improving the quality of operations and reducing the total cost of manufacturing.
• Responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of all company measurement devices, gages, and equipment.
• Provide support for new product development projects. This includes drawing reviews, product and process risk assessments, and validation execution.
• Develop quality plans, inspection processes, and sampling procedures. This includes validation of inspection methods and equipment as required.
• Provide oversight for programming of complex automated inspection equipment.
• Support Quality Control and Complaints department by performing product evaluations for the most complex or unclear product discrepancies.
• Perform tracking and trending of nonconforming products, complaints, efficiencies, and other key metrics.
• Manage the calibration department, ensuring the company is always in compliance with the calibration program and responsibility for properly conducting calibration of gages, either in house or through external suppliers.
• Provide support for onboarding and evaluation of suppliers, including participation on the supplier review board and conducting supplier audits.
• Establish work priorities for Quality Control that are in line and supportive of the requirements of operational goals.
• Train Quality Control personnel in product characteristics, attributes and quality control procedures, ensuring that personnel are trained appropriately to perform the tasks assigned and commensurate with their job descriptions.
• Participate in support of audits representing key functional areas of responsibility as well as general support during the audit process. Audits may be from external regulatory bodies, Zest customers, or external consultants.

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of related experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Operational experience in a fast-paced, high volume operation.
• Ability to work extensively in all MS Office programs, Adobe, ERP systems.
• Excellent and highly disciplined organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills are required.
• Self-starting leader with proven ability to drive toward excellent quality, service and support of corporate goals.
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a high standard for accountability, work ethic and dedication to tasks and assignments.
• Knowledgeable in the implementation, support and administration of document controls systems.
• Must have experience working with end users and/or customers in a professional capacity.
• Solid organizational and planning skills with the ability to plan and organize workload to ensure the efficient use of limited time and resources.