Quality Assurance Manager

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Responsible for developing, deploying and leading the organization in a variety of quality processes and concepts that improve business performance and driving critical actions and results that align to the IDEX operating model and support the business goals.  Develops, implements and coordinates the quality program to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Administers and oversee all ISO 9001:2015 quality system requirements within the Ocala site.
* Oversees the quality department processes and resources for Hale Products.
* Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex.
* Drive corrective actions, identifies trends, assists in problem resolution and ensures responsible parties meet their commitments.
* Implements a successful Material Review process which includes dispositioning non-conforming components identifying components, identifying appropriate root cause and implementing corrective action on non-conforming to prevent recurrence.
* Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures as required by Hale’s ISO commitments.
* Interfaces with customers, suppliers and program personnel on quality related issues.
* Apply statistical analysis using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process to determine necessary course of action to improve or resolve issues.
* Recommend and develop methods for improving utilization of equipment, personnel, material, and work spaces across the business.
* Estimate financial impact of current and proposed change recommendations for management review, action, and controls.
* Define and review product specifications necessary to establish quality and reliability objectives.
* All other duties as assigned.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES
*** Identifies, recruits, and develops the strongest talent.
* Ability to influence and strategically partner with individuals of various educational and technical backgrounds, both inside and outside the organization.
* Bias for action; drive to achieve results and goals in the short and long term.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions while fostering cross-functional/global problem solving and cooperation.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others toward mutual objectives.
* Ability to communicate and enlist support for the vision of the organization.
* The ability to adapt to work effectively in an environment of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity; can make pragmatic decisions in a timely fashion, especially when there is not a clear "right way."
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
* Strong leadership and influence skills, with and without direct authority.
* Strong Project Management Skills
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*** BS in Manufacturing or Engineering, MBA preferred.
* Minimum of 7-10 years quality management experience in a manufacturing environment
* 5+ years experience with Supplier Approvals, Quality and Six Sigma tools (e.g. 8D’s, PPAP’s, VSM's, STD WORK, FMEA, GAGE R&R, DOE's as it relates to the DMAIC process).
* Strong history of driving process improvements and implementing error-proofing strategies to eliminate defects proactively.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable…