What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Quality Assurance position at DEUTZ?
Director, Quality Assurance
Location : Norcross
Working hours :
DEUTZ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Director is responsible for planning, developing, leading, and monitoring the implementation of construction quality assurance and quality control systems, plans, and procedures. Performs internal / external audits of programs / projects and provides regular input for the planning and design of methods to perform work. This role requires a candidate who can build great relationships with peers and supervisors while representing the DEUTZ brand with excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Director of Quality Assurance will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties :
- Establishes and leads teams / departments providing needed inspections, testing and control of operations (e.g., construction projects). Sets and implements procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submissions. Develops and conducts training and orientations to ensure staff are familiar with all roles, responsibilities, and processes for project success.
- Performs internal / external audits as needed to ensure Quality Control requirements are implemented and maintained. Establishes and manages non-conformance processes (e.g., corrective actions). Provides indirect oversight of Quality Control teams on projects as required to ensure contract compliance. Analyzes data to identify trend, issues and consult on risk mitigation. Prepares and submits program / project status reports.
- Work at a high professional level with global customers and suppliers, with the ability to transition effectively between technical details of any issue and a discussion of business implications.
- Stays current with industry developments and best practices to develop and maintain relevant expertise. Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of Deutz.
- Responsible for monitoring and assuring successful completion of ISO certifications.
- Becomes thoroughly knowledgeable of the applicable portions of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and maintains knowledge base on an ongoing, timely basis as procedural changes occur without relying on management intervention or direction.
- Performs other department specific duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A
Travel Demands : Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 45% depending on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Required
Preferred
Description
HS Education or equivalent
Bachelor's degree or higher
Prior Manufacturing Experience
Senior management experience with a minimum of 10 years in a quality assurance leadership role
Ability to read and write in German a plus, but not required
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS :
LANGUAGE ABILITY :
Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
MATHEMATICAL ABILITY :
Apply advanced concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Apply operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, test reliability / validity, variance analysis, correlation technique, sampling theory and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY :
Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas and equations) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demand Requirement
Frequency
Concentration
Daily
Sitting
Daily
Communication
Daily
Vision
Daily
Verbal
Daily
Standing
Daily
Hearing / Listening
Daily
Lifting
Daily
Bending
Daily
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
EEO Statement
DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.
