Quality Manager

Bachelor's Degree in a Quality Field is Required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

· Ensures adherence to quality systems and promotes a lean quality culture.

· Identifies and reports quality problems or trends to top management.

· Recommends or implements the appropriate corrective action to quality problems, with the aid of manufacturing engineering, design engineering, purchasing, etc.

· Reviews all documentation related to product quality, such as test procedures and operation sheets, and approves as appropriate to ensure product quality.

· Initiates or implements continuous improvement activities to achieve a goal of zero PPM defects/customer disturbances.

· Writes quality plans, procedures, forecasts, manpower plans, etc.

· Develops and implements a quality audit program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards.

· Revises and updates the Quality Assurance Manual.

· Meets with suppliers, customers, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required.

· Prepares for and represents the company during all customer and related audits.

· Coordinates and approves all sample submissions of new products and engineering changes.

· Drives quality related problem solving initiatives during product launch.

· Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives and supervises workers engaged in plant functions, such as inspecting, auditing and testing to ensure continuous quality control over materials and production facilities.

· Functions as a resource for statistical support throughout the organization when required.

· Coordinates the activities of Gage Calibration and Maintenance, Quality Engineering, Internal Audits, and shop floor auditing.

· Provides recommendations to improve policies and procedures that apply to quality and other functions.

· Evaluates supplier adherence to company’s quality requirements for products or systems. Recommends, based on visit, if or under what conditions the company will do business with them.

· Ensures that the Quality Department is staffed at appropriate levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49512: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person