Associate Manager, Quality Engineering

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Full Time Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI, US

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Air Life, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world.

Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Quality Engineering Associate Manager leads activities for quality assurance of product design, by ensuring the regulatory and quality processes for compliance are adhered to. This position is a leader who is responsible for overseeing a group of quality professionals, providing direction on daily activities surrounding sustainment, post market feedback, and continuous improvement. In this role, the leader is expected to partner with cross functional departments to ensure priorities are aligned and to drive communication on opportunities for product development.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The specific minimum competencies needed to perform the essential duties of the job include knowledge, skills, abilities, level of education, and experience necessary for successful performance. These competencies are generally demonstrated through specific service, education, or training.

Knowledge:

• ISO-13485
• Design Controls

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to interact effectively with functions of a global organization to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing and completing projects with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to mentor and lead technically competent teams.
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodologies.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated objectivity and KPI driven acumen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Passion for exploring new and groundbreaking processes.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Ability to monitor and analyze complaint data and leading root cause corrective actions.

Level of

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years in Quality or Design Engineering roles or Leadership with experience in an FDA regulated and/or ISO certified organization (preferably Medical Device, ISO 13485).

Level of

Education:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering

Travel:

• 10-15% Travel Expected; ~2-3 trips per year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to support team development and achievement of Air Life goals.
• Align team’s objectives with Air Life priorities, ensuring compliance, promoting a culture of accountability, and upholding Air Life values.
• Take accountability and ownership for actively participating in recruitment processes and supporting fair treatment in disciplinary processes for your team.
• Drive continuous improvement by fostering innovation, operational excellence, and adoption of best practices within the…