QA Manager

McConway & Torley is currently seeking a QA Manager for our Pittsburgh, PA team.

Plan, coordinate and direct quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise employees in the quality assurance department
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies
• Interview, hire and train employees
• Plan, assign and direct work
• Appraise performance
• Reward and discipline employees
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product
• Perform responsibilities as the ISO management representative to insure that the requirements of AS 9000, ISO 9001, QS 9000 are implemented and maintained
• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs
• Direct workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities and products
• Plan, promote and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability
• Investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned

Skills or Experience Required:

• Must have High School diploma or GED and Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-(4) year college or university; or one (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations
• Apply mathematical operations such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis
• Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
• Write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
  Effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors