Quality Systems Manager

POWR2 is a rapidly expanding designer & manufacturer of innovative concepts in the upward trending energy storage space. This position offers the opportunity to grow with the company as the world increasingly adopts sustainable energy solutions.

The Quality Sytems Manager will develop and sustain the Quality Management System in line with the required industry standards (including: ISO9001) accreditation requirements and business requirements across the organization through existing and new procedures. Regulate, control and improve the quality of all processes throughout the business and the final product. Manage the audit program to ensure that all nonconformities raised from certification bodies, customers or against suppliers during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified. Embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company. Lead the team to achieve quality management system targets for customers and business goals.

Strategy and Development

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Quality strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

• Lead and manage certification for ISO 13485.

• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Quality Management Systems (QMS).

General and Task Management

• Develop the Quality Management Systems strategy and the management arrangements for key milestones, demonstrating solid progress against plans and objectives.

• Manage all external registration requirements to ensure they are met. Liaise with external bodies on all matters relating to registration. Maintain and improve, in line with business needs.

• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of external certification bodies whilst ensuring simplicity and understanding for their use.

• Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns.

• Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all customer requirements and audits.

• Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate.

• Train others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures.

• Undertake regular internal/external process audits of the QMS.

• Coordinate and document management reviews along with resulting action.

• Ensure corrective actions are undertaken to address non conformities found.

• Verify and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.

• Provide detailed analysis of the QMS KPIs to senior management.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System (ISO9001).

• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization.

• Ensure KPIs are met by working to the plan, including management of, and reporting.

• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.

• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

• Embed and ensure suitable risk management processes are in place for the business.

Self-Management:

• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

• Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere.

• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles.

• Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions.

• Embraces personal challenge.

• Confident, rounded thinking.

• Takes ownership for team cohesion and team development.

• Is self aware.

• Is resilient, optimistic and open to change.

• Has a collaborative approach to others.

• A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others.

• Focused, target driven with a positive, can-do attitude.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent influencing skills ensuring content of discussions are factual, thoughtful and conclusion/resolution based.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.

• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.

Qualifications

- 5-7 years prior manufacturing quality experience

- Preferred bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering from an accredited institution

- 3 years’ experience supporting engineered-to-order products preferred

- Management experience in a high accountability culture and metrics driven environment

- Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement tools such as 6S, Six Sigma, 8D, 5 whys, DFMEA, PFMEA and controls plans, etc.

- Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship

- Ability to think strategically with a high level of initiative

- Excellent organizational and communication skills

- Go-getter, dynamic, positive force, energetic, and proactive thinker

- Passion for efficiency

- Highly computer literate with MS office, Excel, Outlook, etc.

- Effective interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, develop employees and facilitate corrective action while fostering an environment that supports Powr2’s mission and values

- Ability to work overtime or be available after business hours if needed

Previous experience with facilitating change management within an organization

CULTURE FIT

Can do attitude, dynamic, fast paced, fun, generous, passionate about customers, celebrate each other’s successes.

WORK WEEK

Monday to Friday Full Time onsite Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location