Senior Quality Manager

Every day, MTI Motion associates around the world set the future in motion by solving our customers’ most vexing motion-control challenges. Serving various industries including commercial aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and transportation, MTI Motion designs and manufactures an innovative portfolio of custom, precision motion-control products and solutions, including high-performance motors, drives and controllers, as well as windings, gears and ball screws.

We’re committed to promoting a collaborative team environment that focuses on accountability, honesty, and integrity to ensure customer satisfaction. We take pride in the work we perform and are committed to continuous improvement. In addition to offering a competitive benefits package, we strive to offer our employees opportunities to achieve career advancement.

MTI Motion is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners (NYSE: SPLP) family of companies and is headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, WI, with facilities worldwide.

Position Overview

The Sr. Quality Manager leads the Quality teams across MTI including the Pleasant Prairie and Muskego, Wisconsin sites consisting of approximately 20 Quality professionals. The Sr. Quality Manager provides direct oversight of the Quality Management System (AS9100) deployment and success for all locations. They partner closely with the MTI Quality Leader to implement critical initiatives and develop customer relationships. In addition, this position requires strong working and collaborative relationships with Operations, Engineering, Business Unit Leaders, Purchasing, Sales, and Customer Service.

Essential Job Functions

• Support and Leverage MTI’s Quality team to monitor and achieve key Quality KPIs (PPM, Scrap and Customer Escapes).
• Manage Quality team members in Pleasant Prairie and Muskego including Quality Engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers, and Quality Supervisors.
• Provide quality oversight and assistance to international MTI production facilities.
• Maintain certification of MTI manufacturing sites in concert with AS9100 requirements.
• Serve as Quality Leader supporting Business Unit teams (Aerospace & Defense, Ball Screws and Industrial) including new product development projects to ensure high-quality product performance across our market sectors.
• Actively participate in annual strategic planning process.
• Work directly with customers and other functions to resolve customer concerns and complaints.
• Manage headcount to meet business objectives.
• Hire, train, coach, and mentor all associates in the use of APQP, PPAP, RCCA and other relevant industry best practices.
• Support the development of customer flow down process through the supply chain.
• Participate in various activities including supplier selection, contract review, compliance audits and any other activity needed to support business objectives
• Perform all job duties consistent with MTI Core Values (Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Commitment, & Innovation).
  
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical discipline (Engineering, Quality, Mathematics, etc.), Master’s or advance degree preferred.
• 7 years’ experience leading teams in a quality department including product quality, quality systems, supplier quality, calibration and line inspection.
• Relevant experience with customer and registrar audits including demonstrated ability to conduct audits and train auditors.
• ISO9001 or AS9100 knowledge and demonstrated QMS system compliance required; understanding of AS9100 D, AS9145, AS9102, and AS9110 preferred.
• Supplier quality management experience preferred.
• Expert in root cause corrective action tools (8D, RCCA, 5 Whys, DMAIC, etc.).
• Lean or Six Sigma black belt certified with a proven track record of business performance improvement is preferred.
• Experienced in application of APQP elements, especially FMEAs and Control Plans.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, developing, and leading talent.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Design and Operations in a fast paced, high growth business setting.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  

ITAR US PERSON STATUS

Due to MTI’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MTI Motion is an equal employment opportunity (EEOC) employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or other legally protected status.

We will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact MTI Motion to request accommodation.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At MTI Motion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role.