The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining quality control procedures and programs to ensure that customer expectations are consistently met. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Corporate Director of Quality Management.
This position will oversee all QA for a brand new highly automated facility currently being built in Columbus, Mississippi.
Job Responsibilities
Inspection Procedures: Verify that inspection procedures used by all personnel are accurate and compliant with established quality control standards
Team Management: Lead and manage a team of quality professionals to ensure that parts meet all customer specifications.
Quality Standards: Maintain and update quality control standards and procedures, ensuring that all relevant personnel are informed and compliant
ISO Compliance: Support the management team in maintaining ISO 9001 compliance and assist during ISO and customer audits
Material Inspection: Oversee the inspection of incoming and outgoing materials to confirm that specifications are met
Corrective Actions: Evaluate rejected material (both internal and external) and manage the corrective action system to reduce nonconformances and waste
PPAP Submissions: Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions to customers and ensure all requirements are satisfied
Training Programs: Develop and implement programs to educate, train, and update all personnel on quality control procedures
Gage Calibration: Manage the gage calibration system, ensuring that all gages are properly calibrated and maintained
Inspection Technology: Integrate new inspection technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency in the inspection process
Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Corporate Director of Quality Management
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in a quality management role, preferably within the metal fabrication industry
4-year college degree or equivalent, preferably with a technical or engineering focus
Lead activities and reporting to gain and maintain IATF/ISO certification
Familiar with customer/supplier PPM
Utilize quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control plans, 8D, 5 Why
Experience with Steel/Aluminum surface inspection for exposed and unexposed automotive applications
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Advanced skills in problem solving and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Experience in hiring, developing, and managing a team of quality professionals
Proficient in using measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, protractors, etc
Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
Preferred Qualifications
Strong computer and technical skills
Familiarity with the ISO-9001 standard
Excellent analytical abilities for assessing and resolving quality issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail in all aspects of work
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all inspection tasks
Benefits
401(k) with Company Match
Health insurance -- Medical/Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Wellness Stipend
Paid Life insurance
Paid Long-Term Disability Insuran e
Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Adoption Assistance (Financial)
Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount
Tuition reimbursement