Quality Manager Job Shelton area,Connecticut USA,Quality Assurance

Position: Quality Manager
Location: Shelton, CT
Type: Full-time | On-site

Summary:

Overall responsibility for managing the Quality department in order to establish advanced quality and reliability engineering to enhance product quality, reliability and acceptance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

See attached Management Responsibilities and Safety Responsibilities.
Set, direct & support priorities of the Quality team (development of accountabilities for each team member)
Review/re-set objectives in conjunction with on-time performance evaluations
Develop, implement and improve departmental metrics
Drive continual improvement process within the Quality department
Develop a continuous learning process for all staff (proper measurement techniques, identifications fit/function - critical characteristics, standardization of acceptance criteria)
Ensure NCR's (Nonconformance Reporting), inspection, SPC, Gauge Maintenance, Cost of Quality, internal audits, etc. are accurate and completed in a timely manner
Lead/support problem resolution and responsiveness of all customer quality related issues
Customer liaison
Attend supplier conferences
Review all 8D reports and corrective actions implemented
Actively participate in APQP, FMEA and quote review meetings
Ensure Division maintains IATF 16949 certification
Improve and maintain accurate Quality procedures and manuals
Ensure completed implementation of all relevant procedures and instructions
Regular and punctual attendance at work.
Compliance with relevant policies, procedures and instructions, including Code of Conduct.
Periodic travel.

Qualifications, Education,

Experience:

College degree or highly technical training equal to a 4-year program or 4-10 years of manufacturing experience in the metal working industry
5- 10 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience with formal documentation systems and methods particularly ISO
9001 and IATF 16949

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Able to acquire and analyze data using statistical methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate process analysis and improvements
Ability to use and implement Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Root Cause Analysis
Able to write 8D reports
Demonstrate departmental sustainability to adherence of set policies and procedures
Ability to pass along knowledge ensuring clarify and understanding
Strong technical writing experience
Strong organizational skills
Excellent proven project management, and problem-solving skills
Able to effectively communication with internal and external customers using a variety of methods
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
Basic level ERP systems
Basic data entry computer skills
Ability to recognize and understand Globally Harmonized Hazard Identification
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
Knowledge of ISO
9001 and IATF
16949 quality systems