What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at AJ Rose Manufacturing Company?
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the quality control program to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and expertise in quality management systems within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations.
- Formulate and maintain quality objectives and coordinate with production procedures to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
- Supervise Quality Technicians and Quality Engineers.
- Oversee quality assurance inspectors, ensuring inspections and tests align with specifications and production schedules.
- Review reports and collaborate with production, management, and engineering personnel to resolve work-related issues.
- Manage the gage system, including calibration, requirements determination, and investigating new technology.
- Participate in tooling release meetings to establish gaging requirements for new jobs.
- Design and implement Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), process control plans, and flow diagrams for new and existing jobs.
- Maintain quality assurance documentation, including procedures and standards.
- Investigate and address customer complaints regarding quality issues.
- Work with suppliers to refine their processes to meet quality standards.
- Coordinate quality assurance activities internally and with customers and suppliers.
- Occasionally travel to customer locations for quality-related matters, including occasional international travel.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
- 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong auditing, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish sound priorities.
- Knowledge of blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and mechanical manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in SPC (Statistical Process Control), APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), and quality system management.
- Experience in IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and VDA 6.3 internal audit requirements.
- Familiarity with metal stamping and CNC machining processes.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
