Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager# Quality Assurance Manager Wiley X Inc - Frisco, TX 75033## Overview Salary Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time## Description
** About Wiley X:
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Who is Wiley X? ()Inspired by a singular purpose of “building the world’s best protective eyewear”, U.S. Army Veteran Myles Freeman Sr. founded Wiley X in 1987. Over the years, we've become an iconic American brand and the most trusted name for protective eyewear. Brothers Dan and Myles Jr. continue to build on their father’s legacy while leading the brand to innovate new eyewear products without compromising protection.

Today our company creates premium protective eyewear for a wide range of customers that serve, work, and play in life’s harshest environments.

We value motivated self-starters who aspire to be part of an organization whose focus is long-term success. Our vision is to be the leading provider of innovative eye protection worldwide, empowering individuals to pursue their passions and professions with confidence. Our team is supported through an inspirational culture and leadership that is encompassed by never compromising, protection, and trust.

Our core values are an important part of who we are.
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* Position Summary:

** This individual is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards, conducting inter-laboratory comparisons, and managing equipment maintenance and calibrations.## Qualifications
** Responsibilities &

Essential Functions:

** 1.
** Management Representative:
*** Manage, develop, and maintain the Wiley X, Inc. ISO 9001 and WX Labs ISO 17025 certification and accreditation.
* Manage relationships with independent test labs, notified bodies, U.S. Army representatives.
* Coordinate scheduling of product certifications, internal and external audits, supplier visits, etc.
2.
** Management Reviews:
*** Generate management review reports and maintain meeting schedules.
* Report on all management review requirements for ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
* Follow up on management review action items.
3.
** Inter-Laboratory Comparisons:*
* * Plan and execute inter-laboratory comparison studies to validate the accuracy and reliability of our analytical results.

* Collaborate with external laboratories to benchmark and improve testing methodologies.
4.
** Equipment Maintenance and Calibrations:*
* * Develop and implement a comprehensive schedule for equipment maintenance and calibration.* + Oversee the calibration of Wiley X and laboratory instruments to maintain accuracy and precision.  + Address and rectify any issues related to equipment malfunctions.
5.
** Measurement Uncertainty:
*** Develop and maintain uncertainty budgets for testing requirements outlined in technical specifications.
* Ensure budgets are reviewed and adjusted based on equipment variability and updated technical specifications.
6.
** Design & Development:
*** Work with the product development team and provide guidance on required test parameters.
* Provide product markings as required by technical specifications and desired test parameters of product.
* Coordinate with product development team on sample requirements and test scheduling to meet expected launch windows.
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** Testing
* ** Administer and be able to perform mechanical, environmental, and optical testing parameters as outlined in:
* ANSI Z87.1
* MIL-PRF-32432 MCEPS
* CSA Z94.3
* AS/NZS 1337.1
* AS/NZS 1337.6
* AS/NZS 1067.
* Certify test results.
* Work with notified body on specific product certifications required for the Australia / New Zealand market.
* Stay up to date on current revisions to the MCEPS requirements.
* Work closely with the U.S. Army in developing test plans.
* Work with independent laboratories for 2-year APEL certification.
* Maintain scheduling of 6-month APEL retention testing.
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** Risks & Opportunities:
*** Understand and mitigate risks as required by the Senior Leadership Team.
* Understand and bring opportunities to fruition i.e.: departmental, organizational, etc.
* Maintain documented information on risks and opportunities to ensure they are tracked to completion.
9.
** Internal Audits:
*** Obtain…