Quality Engineering Manager

In partnership with our client, a global leader in metals manufacturing, we are seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Manager located in the Hartsville, SC area. The ideal candidate will lead and manage a site Quality organization that includes Quality Assurance and Metallurgical. This is a direct hire opportunity.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for Quality Assurance including the Quality Management System (QMS), Designated Supplier Quality Reps (DSQR) and implementing the company Operating System (OS).
• Ensures compliance to customer and industry requirements including Nadcap (HT, MTL, UT), AS9100, AS9120, ISO 17025, ASTM and European Directive as well as other standards based on business requirements.
• Responsible for interaction with customers, suppliers and third-party auditors for quality system audits or product related issues.
• Develop and implement appropriate systems, metrics and processes for effectively detecting and solving issues toward standardizing and preventing recurrence.
• Promote and implement process management including risk assessment and mitigation, measurement of Critical Process Variables (CPV), development of control plans, validation of processes and the use of statistical methods.
• Responsible for managing fixed and variable cost budgets while meeting corporate objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Proactively gain the necessary quality and operating system knowledge to support the QMS and operating model.
• Coach, counsel, and communicate performance expectations to own employees, and effectively communicate customer and industry quality requirements to all employees.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year college degree required, preferably in Material, Engineering, Quality Sciences or related fields
• Seven or more years of Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of industry manufacturing processes and products.
• Knowledge of inspection methods.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and root cause problem solving methodologies.
• Develops departmental plans including business, production and/or organizational priorities.
• Manages resources to ensure financial and operational objectives are met.
• Ability to manage, lead, coach and objectively evaluate the performance of others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to mentor staff and provide developmental opportunities within or across departments.
• Ability to manage, direct and strengthen the organizational effectiveness of a Quality group.
• Ability to support interaction with customers, suppliers and third-party auditors related to quality system and product related issues.
• Ability to improve quality through structured continuous improvement processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate to raise the awareness level of employees concerning customers' and industry quality requirements.
• Results oriented; ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Develops relationships with key customers and identifies emerging needs.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Achieve and maintain Quality System accreditations required to conduct business.
• Achieve and maintain Customer approvals for QMS operations.
• Provide Quality testing capability and capacity while meeting product shipment plans.
• Operate in a safe and fiscally responsible manner.

Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.