QA Manager OMS

This individual will provide overall leadership and focus on the quality program for the manufacturing plant. The incumbent will promote / drive the key initiatives of safety, quality and delivery utilizing the various tools and programs available within O’Neal Manufacturing Services. This individual must have strong technical expertise, a thorough working knowledge of quality assurance principles, be an effective communicator, and display outstanding leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective management skills as well as a strong emphasis on continuous improvement through the application of lean principles and 6-Sigma methodologies. The incumbent must have a strong background in manufacturing and experience interacting effectively with customers.

• Learn, apply and promote the Vision, Mission, and Values of O’Neal Manufacturing Services.
• Effectively communicate quality goals and objectives to plant personnel and lead achievement efforts.
• Manage QA department activities to ensure that resources are effectively utilized and customer goals and deadlines are routinely met.
• Develop and deploy development plans for QA personnel to ensure department is functioning at a high level.
• Staff and equip the QA function for all critical quality functions including product inspection, metrology, auditing, process control, and continual improvement such that customer requirements and expectations are met.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with customers to ensure problems are addressed and impact to OMS is mitigated.
• Lead plant PPAP activities and coordinate with other plant staff to ensure seamless product launches.
• Investigate root cause and implement permanent corrective actions for all customer complaints.
• Respond to customer corrective action requests in a timely fashion and in the format required. (5-Why, 8-D etc.)
• Ensure that corrective actions are initiated in MQ1, root causes are identified, and countermeasures are deployed and effective for internal and external quality issues.
• Oversee the containment process when problems are encountered so as to mitigate the impact of the problem throughout the supply chain.
• Conduct statistical capability studies on parts / processes and utilize the data to make process / equipment improvement recommendations.
• Evaluate and implement measurement tools to assist in the production of a quality product.
• Administer the company Layered Process Audit (LPA) program to drive improvement in product and process quality and overall customer satisfaction.
• Write and implement work instructions to prevent the manufacture of defective products.
• Identify and implement quality gates to prevent defects from being passed to the next process.

• Must have or be pursuing a Bachelors or Associates degree in a related technical field or have equivalent related experience.
• 5 or more years of relevant quality experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience managing an ISO
  9001 based quality management system.
• 3 or more years’ experience supervising/managing people.
• Experience working with automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA).
• Familiarity with GD&T concepts and dimensional measurement techniques.
• Experience working with OEM customers.
• Experience with Lean Systems and / or 6-Sigma Green / Black Belt or similar structured problem-solving methodology.
• Prior quality engineering experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to bend, stand, climb, twist and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform sedentary work including sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Have good vision of 20/30 with…