Quality Manager

Yankton, SD, United States of America | Quality Engineering

Vishay is a Fortune 1,000 company that manufactures a broad range of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components for automotive, industrial, medical, and aerospace applications.

• Supervises location Quality Inspectors (IDL)/Engineers in the performance of their job duties.
• Designs and audits a control system that monitors the quality of the product from design, purchase and test of materials, process control, inspection, and testing of the final product; identifies and records exceptions and assists in determining corrective actions.
• Manages the quality management system by auditing costs based on quality prevention costs, appraisal costs, and failure costs.
• Leads and participates in internal and external quality audits such as ISO 9001, AS 9100, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949.
• Negotiates new customer requirements regarding the administration of the quality program when necessary.
• Establishes and implements product evaluation plans for production, including inspection methods, sampling plans, and defect classification.
• Initiates documentation and control programs for quality procedures and processes.
• Manages approved vendor lists, reviews supplier PPAPs, and handles supplier discrepancies.
• Directs and approves the product evaluation plan for the location.
• Leads continuous improvement projects to enhance process efficiency and accuracy.
• Initiates quality‑training programs for staff and management, including statistical process control.
• Examines customer quotation requests and specifications to determine quality system adequacy.
• Audits and analyzes customer complaints and field reports, identifies causes, and communicates corrective actions.
• Conducts customer surveys of company facilities regarding the location quality program.
• Handles quality reporting, including customer returns, response time, cost of poor quality, MRBs, and related metrics.
• Occasional travel to other Vishay facilities to support internal audits and develop standardized procedures.
• Occasional travel to customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues or perform audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis on quality systems.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with employees at all levels and external stakeholders.
• Capability to become a certified Internal Auditor in medical, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, MINITAB, and Excel.
• Understanding of statistical process control techniques used in manufacturing.
• Two to five years of related experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, or AS 9100:2016 preferred but not required.

Vishay offers a comprehensive benefits program including health care coverage, financial support programs, paid vacation, and opportunities for global and local career growth in a collaborative and stable environment.

Job Location:

on‑site in Yankton, SD, located on the banks of the Missouri River and minutes from Lewis and Clark Lake.

Vishay is committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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