Mgr of Quality & Process Improvement

Description

VEKA Inc., the headquarters of VEKA North America, is seeking a Manager of Process Engineering – Quality to join our growing Operations team in Fombell, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh.

With more than 900 employees across four U.S. locations, VEKA North America is part of the global, family‑owned VEKA Group, the world’s largest vinyl extruder for the window and door industry.

• Lead process improvement initiatives using sound engineering principles to improve capability, consistency, and efficiency
• Analyze manufacturing and production control methods to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
• Design, implement, and maintain standardized systems for tracking process performance, defects, returns, and CAPAs
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve document control systems, including customer and regulatory documentation
• Own the development and use of metrics throughout the facility
• Implement and enhance supplier quality management programs with a focus on upstream process capability
• Evaluate and approve new and modified extrusion tools to ensure process robustness and manufacturability
• Ensure processes comply with VEKA quality standards and applicable industry requirements, including AAMA 303 and ISO 9001
• Oversee quality testing and inspection equipment to ensure accurate, reliable process feedback
• Lead non‑conformance investigations and CAPA activities, emphasizing systemic and preventive solutions
• Partner with customers on quality and reliability concerns, issues process improvements
• Support warranty claim investigations by identifying and correcting underlying process deficiencies

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems
• Proven experience implementing or improving quality systems in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of advanced statistical analysis and its application to corrective actions
• Demonstrated leadership in cross‑functional and multi‑site environments
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and related software (e.g., Minitab, QI Macros)

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience OR
• Associate degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, or related field plus 10 years of relevant experience
• Project Management experience preferred