Job Title: Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing employees, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring quality programs and policies. You will ensure that all essential duties are performed satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, develop, and coach new and existing quality assurance employees.
• Determine training requirements.
• Manage and determine department needs, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and increase efficiency.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and monitor quality programs, control plans, procedures, and policies for products, services, and operational tasks as required.
• Create company-wide work instructions, procedures, and policies as required.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections to ensure products and processes meet or exceed customer and operational expectations and requirements.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and help drive implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage, create, implement, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, such as production, engineering, and sales teams to ensure quality throughout the entire product life cycle.
• Manage supplier quality programs, including supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Generate reports for management and customers as required.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Quality Management field, plus 5-10 years related experience, or 10 years’ experience in the quality assurance field with relevant positions.
• Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS), such as ISO 9001.
• Advanced understanding of inspection and testing techniques, philosophies, and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and control principles, methodologies, and tools, such as SPC, Geometric Dimensioning, Root Cause Analysis, and FMEA.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP is desired.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers.
• Ability to measure employee performance and productivity and provide follow-up and feedback.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Work Environment

We offer an excellent work-life balance and competitive salaries and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Saving Account (HSA), Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Opportunities for Advancement, and more.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $58