Job Title: Quality Engineer Manager

Job Location: Janesville, WI.

Job Salary: 105k-160K

Job Type: Full-time (Direct Hire)

Job Summary:

We have an opening for a Quality Engineer Manager in our Quality Engineering Department! As a Quality Engineer Manager, you will lead in building out the Quality organization. The Quality Engineer Manager will drive key initiatives to develop/implement systems and processes that ensure products are designed, manufactured, and shipped to the highest levels of performance, reliability, and quality. The Quality Engineer Manager will fly high to properly set vision and define strategy; however, when required, dive deep with the technical staff to solve complex, multi-dimensional issues. You will work in close partnerships with leadership as well as various cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from early R&D to validation testing, pilot builds and ultimately, SOP/customer deliveries. It is highly desirable that you bring forth a good foundation of logic which will allow for a deep technical understanding of new technologies and their development. This individual will also be responsible for overseeing, leading, and the planning of Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, Quality Assurance and Calibrations Staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• · Provide leadership for not only the Quality organization but throughout the company via vision, strategy, culture, and strong execution.
• · Develop and implement systems/processes to ensure all products shipped meet rigorous standards for not only performance, reliability, and quality but also regulatory, compliance and safety.
• · Lead/develop FMEA processes to properly mitigate risks in both design and manufacturing.
• · Develop, implement, and train other critical quality systems: Process Change Requests (PCR), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Inspection Standards, Control Plans, SPC/Control Charts, Traceability, etc.
• · Own company-wide quality metrics, reporting and action plan to ensure timely, effective countermeasure(s) and resolution.
• · Build and develop a capable reliability team to ensure proper product reliability specifications are defined and tested to meet customer expectations.
• · Conduct regular quality audits and inspections to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
• · Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement activities, cost down initiatives, etc.
• · Facilitate, promote, and train in the use of highly effective best practices: 8D (problem solving), SPC (data analytics), DOE (Design of Experiments), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), RCA (root cause analysis), proper auditing techniques, design reviews, etc.
• · Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on quality assurance processes and procedures.
• · Oversee and administer site risk management program.
• · Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• · Strong Project Management Skills
• · Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications:

Required:

• · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• · Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the automotive industry.
• · Prior leadership and management experience required, demonstrating a clear record of success in building industry-leading teams that can execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• · In-depth knowledge and competencies of quality metrics, ISO standards and processes (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO9001, 13485).
• · Strong knowledge of Quality Management tools including Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and development of Quality Control Plans
• · Highly technical, with a strong foundation for logic that allows for a steep learning curve and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
• · Critical thinker, problem solver utilizing first principles.
• · Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.

Physical Demands

• · The job works in generally good conditions with occasional exposure to noise, dust, drafts, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• · Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• · Occasional overnight travel is required.