Quality Manager

Full-time Description

At UMC, we don’t just make products – we innovate, solve problems, and build a better future. We’re a passionate team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and going above and beyond. If this sounds like your kind of workplace, keep reading!

• Generous PTO: 4 weeks of paid time off per year, accruing from day one.
• Competitive Pay:
  Attractive base salary for day‑shift roles with growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) Match:
  Dollar‑for‑dollar matching up to 5%.
• Professional Growth:
  Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, onsite in Monticello, MN.

The Manager of Quality is responsible for managing the Quality Engineering organizational structure to support strategic initiatives, satisfy customer requirements, and maintain quality control.

• Work “on” the business by providing clear direction, creating opportunities for employees, and giving time to think.
• Work “in” the business by creating clear expectations, communicating well, and ensuring things get done.
• Create an environment where people are fully engaged and highly accountable.

• Implement departmental goals and objectives to attain business objectives set by the Director of Quality, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate quality engineering activities and resources to support company goals, objectives, and operational profitability.
• Organize and structure the quality department with engineering to facilitate lean, efficient, and effective performance, focusing on part validations, process development, troubleshooting, and creation of control plans and risk documentation.

• Establish quality policies, procedures, and processes to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality regulations, standards, and certifications (e.g., ISO, AS).
• Manage manual and electronic data collection, including documentation and configuration management for accurate data collection.
• Monitor and evaluate product quality through inspections, audits, and testing protocols.
• Make operational decisions to fulfill goals and objectives of the organization and the Quality Department.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to understand quality expectations and address concerns.
• Provide audit support, both internal and external, as required.

• Lead quality‑related projects, task forces, and teams to drive quality initiatives across the organization.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Provide technical and analytical troubleshooting input regarding quality matters.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement quality control measures to identify defects, non‑conformities, and improvement opportunities that enhance product quality, reliability, and operational profitability.
• Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs to improve product and process quality.
• Keep abreast of new trends, innovations, and opportunities in engineering functions within the manufacturing industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering, preferably in precision machining within the medical or aerospace industries.
• AQS and/or CQE certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineers and/or technical resources and projects.
• Understanding of best‑practice methods in inspection, calibration, and automated inspection programming.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, RoHS, REACH, and ITAR.
• Advanced GD&T application.
• Experience in measurement system analysis and statistical process control.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to listen actively.
• Problem‑solving and technical skills related to materials and process technologies.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent people‑management skills.
• Ability to understand, quickly react, and motivate others to adapt to a changing organizational environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately.
• Embodies personal commitment to UMC core values:
  Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Dexterity with computers—typing and mouse operation.

$99,700 – $135,000