Manager QMS Projects + Process

This a working-manager position within company

Operations, responsible for managing ISO
9001, TL9000 compliance and the corporate Quality Management System (QMS).

• Prepare company for external certification or surveillance audits and manage interface with registrar in multiple company facilities.
• Schedule, conduct and manage internal audits. Train and manage a world-wide volunteer internal audit team.
• Effectively manage company'sCorrective and Preventive action process and drive effective resolution of issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare and present QMS status at ISO management review meetings. Document and track actions to closure.
• Identify systemic issues, risks and negative trends that could impact companyQMS. Proactively work with various departments to drive effective solutions.
• Generate and update written business process and procedures to support the QMS. Lead process re-engineering where needed. Green or black belt experience helpful.
• Prepare and conduct regular ISO/TL/QMS awareness training to help employees understand their role and responsibilities in supporting the quality system.
• People management including hiring, budgets and performance management.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a people manager, with responsibilities for department budget, recruiting and performance management. A minimum of 8 years’ experience with Quality Management System and Quality Engineering experience.
• Effective at interfacing with both technical and non-technical positions vertically and horizontally throughout the organization.
• Have successfully obtained 3 rd party and maintained ISO
  9001 and/or TL9000 certification for one or more sites and business units.
• Thorough understanding of ISO
  9001 standards. TL9000 experience a plus.
• Thorough understanding of continuous improvement theory and application to electronic manufacturing.
• Hands on experience performing and facilitating root cause investigations (including 8D).
• Must have exceptional skill at organizing tasks and efficiently managing their time.
• Ability to define and document appropriate business processes clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills are a must.
• BSQA, BSEE, BSET or BSME required. CQA, CQM, CQE or RAB certifications a plus.
• Approx. 10% travel both domestic and international.

This is an exempt position, reporting to the Director of QMS. Work location is San Jose, CA