QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Description Anderson Dahlen provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have provided our customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise across a wide range of projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Located in Ramsey, MN, our team delivers end-to-end equipment fabrication and contract manufacturing with in-house precision fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder based in Lexington, KY.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $125-$150/annually.

Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees the activity of the quality assurance department and staff. Develops, implements, and maintains a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization’s production and development processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, communicates, and maintains a quality plan to maintain the company’s quality systems and quality procedures in compliance with ISO 9001.2015 requirements and ASME pressure vessel code quality requirements.
• Manages the quality control staff and maintains the company’s quality inspection programs for incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.
• RMA RCCA CAPA administration
• Maintain and manage the document control system.
• Compliance with governing bodies (ASME, ITAR, NQ1A, etc.)
• Vendor assessments
• Conduct and manage ISO reviews.
• Oversee and direct continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promotes quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization. Identifies, develops, and implements quality-related training needs. Monitors the results of the training and evaluates its effectiveness.
• Supervises the internal quality auditing process, making sure that all audits are completed on time. Compiles the audit results and creates reports summarizing the results for management. Presents the findings of the audits in the quarterly management review meetings.
• Sets up and maintains controls and quality documentation procedures.
• Works with our outside auditors to maintain our quality certifications.
• Develops, maintains, and portrays a high degree of professionalism and technical competence both within and outside the organization, encouraging excellence through example.
• Working with the management team, develops annual quality performance goals for each team and monitors these goals. Keeps the management team informed monthly on the progress.
• Keeps the Vice President of Operations informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management.
• Controls and approves all nonconforming materials procedures.
• Maintains and reports on quality-related Key Performance Indicators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering degree.
• At least 5 years of combined manufacturing/quality engineering and in a manufacturing/machine job shop environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience and/or understanding of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of and expertise in: - ISO9001-2015 Quality System. - ASME and AWS welding requirements.
• Proven experience with quality processes and audits.
• Experience with blueprint reading and tolerancing and gauge management systems, and standards.
• Demonstrated examples of initiative and aggressiveness in completing projects.
• Very strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Exhibits strong leadership and sound decision-making qualities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of company personnel and customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. This position will primarily involve operating a computer at a desk in an office environment.

• Lift/Carry-0-10 lbs.- Occasionally, 11-50 lbs.- Never, 51-100 lbs.- Never
• Push/Pull-0-25 lbs.- Occasionally, 6-75 lbs.- Never, 76-100 lbs.- Never
• Bend- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Twist/Turn- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat- Not at all
• Sit- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

EEO DISCLAIMER

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.