Quality Manager

Overview

• Gathers, reports, and analyzes quality performance data, as necessary.
• Participates in quality and continuous improvement team activities, as necessary.
• Participates in process quality planning, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA); process control Plan development; and Quality Instructions, as needed.
• Provides quality and problem-solving support/training to the plant, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key leadership role with the autonomy to drive meaningful change.
• Work with a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Be part of a company with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and employee development.

Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for providing technical guidance and direction to positions including but not limited to Customer Quality Specialist, Quality Systems Coordinator, Quality Inspectors, Lab and Calibration Technicians, and clerks. Day to day supervision responsibilities include determining departmental training needs, evaluation of subordinate job performance, recommend salary/title changes, and determining hiring actions. Coaching and developing employees for future career advancement and to assure accountability and adherence to established policies and procedures.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Maintain positive corporate, employee, customer and vendor working relationships to enable resolution of the most difficult quality issues.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications:

• Minimum of 4 year technical degree in science, engineering or quality. Prefer degree in engineering
• 5-8 years related experience as a quality engineer or equivalent at a corporate and/or manufacturing plant, preferably a tier I supplier in the automotive industry
• CQE preferred
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge:

• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Proficient in problem solving – root cause analysis, 5 why, etc.
• Must be quality and customer oriented
• Must have strong problem solving skills
• Knowledgeable in IATF 16949 quality standards; APQP methodology; Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAPs
• Knowledgeable in Six Sigma and Lean tools
• Familiarity with Quality Operating Systems
• Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment on multiple projects
• Strong skills in statistical methods
• Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills -Windows-based programs

TRAVEL, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel Expectations: ≤ 15%

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company’s portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.