Manager, Quality Systems

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader that provides world‑class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems.

Location:

Saint Louis, Mo.

The Quality Manager–Systems will be an enterprise role engaging with all functions and sites to add and improve Watlow’s Business System. The ideal candidate will work both independently and in teams, provide leadership in the implementation of quality business systems, training systems, and manufacturing processes, and support the semiconductor, energy, environmental technology, and thermal systems business units.

This role requires strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory initiatives within Watlow, the design and implementation of new business systems that support a common standard across all sites, and leadership of root‑cause analysis and improvement efforts to meet customer and company quality standards.

• Leadership and coaching of team members, including New Product Development Quality Engineers.
• Subject‑matter expert for quality skills such as APQP, PPAP, Copy Exact, POR and complex quality tools.
• Formulate or assist in formulating and implementing quality control policies and procedures.
• Improve products or processes impacting one or more technical areas or multiple manufacturing locations by researching new and existing business and quality systems.
• Implement and train on the best solution for business and/or quality systems to meet business and customer needs.
• Coach teams on application of cause chains, 5‑Why, Ishikawa diagrams, 8‑D, RCCA, A3 systems thinking, creative problem solving, and development of trade‑off curves.
• Member of the Quality Leadership Team, leading and supporting action projects in support of enterprise needs.

• Advanced degree in field of specialization or bachelor’s degree and related experience.
• Expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, PQP, CRAMs, POR, and Copy Exact methodologies.
• Strong data‑management skills—Excel, SharePoint, and SQL Server databases.

• Strong team player who advocates for safe, quality‑based, honest, and sensible solutions.
• Experience in semiconductor, medical, nuclear, or automotive sectors.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification highly desired.
• High mastery of advanced systematic, creative, and lean problem‑solving tools and ability to improve or create enterprise solutions.
• Ability to create and foster a leadership environment conducive to teamwork and the personal development of team members.
• Ability to lead through influence.

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan with company match and annual contribution tied to performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Watlow proactively embraces diversity and cultivates a culture of inclusion. We are an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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