What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA MANAGER position at Willard Marine?
Serving as a global leader in boat manufacturing since 1957, Willard Marine is a recognized pioneer in the design and construction of high-performance boats. In the 1980s, Willard Marine expanded its focus from recreational and commercial use to include military, law enforcement, and public safety requirements. With over 50 years of design, engineering, and manufacturing experience, repeat customers include the US Navy, US Coast Guard, Homeland Security, NOAA, Law Enforcement Agencies, and foreign governments alike. These are the most challenging customers in the world and represent the most demanding requirements. In response, Willard Marine boats have an unsurpassed record of reliable and durable performance under the most demanding conditions. It is no accident that the US Navy has placed Willard Marine RIBs on almost every significant surface ship in its fleet, more RIBs than all our competitors combined.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the Co-President, Individual:
- Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
- Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
- Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
- Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
- Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
- Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
- Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
- Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
- Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
- Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
- Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
- Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
- Collect or prepare measurements, weight, or identification labels; and attach them to products.
- Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products, to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
- Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads and controls activities of company Quality Assurance personnel.
- Retains and review Quality Assurance documents and reports.
PREREQUISITES:
- QA manufacturing environment or related experience.
- Strong communication, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Must have related experience in quality management systems.
- Experience in understanding any type of ISO
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
POSITION LOCATION
- Oceanside, CA
- Strictly on-site
FEATURED BENEFITS:
• Medical Insurance • 401K
• Dental Insurance • Paid Vacations
• Vision Insurance • Paid Holidays
Willard Marine offers an exciting and supportive business environment. We develop our people and reward their contribution. We work with openness and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send your resume to careers@willardmarine.com
