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Quality manager

Randstad
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

job summary :

Industry leading and growing manufacturer located in the Portland, Oregon area is looking for a Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager. This is not a hyrbrid or remote position.

This role comes with a very competitive salary commensurate with experience ranging from $110k to $130k plus an annual bonus and relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate will possess quality management and continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience championing quality management systems, driving CI and process improvements are highly desired. Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred but not required.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

location : Portland, Oregon

job type : Permanent

salary : $110,000 - 130,000 per year

work hours : 8am to 4pm

education : No Degree Required

responsibilities :

  • Shape Our Future : Develop, implement, and sustain a robust quality management system that aligns with our annual business plan and long-term strategy. Your leadership will be essential in guiding our quality initiatives to success!
  • Ensure Excellence : Maintain and enhance our systems to meet customer and third-party specifications for all activities and products, ensuring we deliver top-notch quality every time.
  • Measure What Matters : Create and maintain performance metrics to measure our progress against established standards. You'll be our eyes and ears, monitoring performance and communicating necessary actions for improvement.
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve : Keep track of industry standards from external bodies and seamlessly integrate them into our internal quality management systems. You'll be the bridge between regulatory requirements and our operational practices.
  • Foster a Culture of Quality : Establish an effective communication strategy to raise awareness of quality issues across all departments. Your voice will help us all embrace quality as a shared responsibility!
  • Lead with Purpose : Plan and manage departmental activities within agreed budgets and timelines, ensuring that quality is at the heart of everything we do.
  • Connect and Collaborate : Liaise with quality management and standards bodies (e.g., Government Departments, HSE) and work closely with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve our processes.
  • Mentor Future Leaders : Act as a mentor for Six Sigma projects, guiding teams through problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications and Skills :

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, business, or a related field, or a relevant combination of experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering, quality, new product development, manufacturing, or regulatory environments.
  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills (e.g., Why 5, Fishbone).
  • The ability to interpret and communicate complex statistical data effectively.
  • Expertise in Process Flow Mapping, PFMEA, Control Plans, and metrology.
  • Familiarity with auditing processes (System, Process, Procedure) and product auditing techniques (AQL).
  • Proficient in quality data tools (e.g., Pareto charts, histograms) and experience with APQP / QFD.
  • Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • LI-DW1

    qualifications :

  • Experience level : Manager
  • Minimum 4 years of experience
  • Education : No Degree Required
  • skills :
  • Quality
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Equal Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

    Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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