Quality Manager

Company Description

Since 1973 Quality Fabricators, Inc. has been a leader in the fabrication and machining of precision metal products. We have grown from a 5000 square foot 3 person job shop to a 124,000 square foot value added focused business partner. However, the personal touch that puts our customers first, still remains. What has advanced with our growth is our use of technology and a dedicated staff which brings a wealth of engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our customers. We pride ourselves in getting to know our customers and their needs. By understanding the requirements of our customers from design through running quick turn prototypes, we provide value with every product. Whether running low, medium, or large production volumes your product is delivered with quality and pride. As part of our culture, our staff continually reviews designs and manufacturing processes to exceed our customer's expectations. These reviews generally result in a better design for ease of fabrication, higher quality material, finishes and improved functionality for our customers.

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Day-to-Day Management:

• Lead and oversee the QA department, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Foster team morale by keeping employees informed, directing priorities, and facilitating input.
• Promote effective communication within the team, ensuring a healthy dynamic and synergy.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and manage any disciplinary actions, as necessary.
• Ensure clear communication of tasks and priorities, regularly checking in on the status of ongoing projects.
• Develop and maintain departmental goals and strategies, coordinating the activities and resources necessary to achieve those objectives.

Quality Assurance & Process Management:

• Oversee and develop quality manufacturing processes within our process centers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Play a key role in new product development, offering valuable input for ongoing production improvements.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, ensuring systems are in place for successful audits.
• Oversee the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submittals, meeting customer quality expectations and adhering to detailed specifications, including statistical analysis and gauge selection.
• Engage with the manufacturing team to monitor and improve product quality and process methods.

Data & Reporting:

• Collect and enter critical data, including performance reports, corrective action reports, and customer-facing data.
• Ensure compliance with all necessary audits and regulations, assisting with ISO audits and corrective actions as required.

Customer & Product Coordination:

• Directly interact with customers to understand and define quality requirements for orders.
• Initiate and manage the PPAP process with the customer to ensure their quality standards are met.
• Contribute to the smooth flow of new products into production, solving challenges as they arise.

Other Responsibilities:

• Conduct monthly quality meetings to review policies, procedures, and ongoing product updates.
• Review and improve processes to maintain efficiency and accuracy in the quality control system.

Qualifications

• Education: BS Degree in Engineering desired or relevant experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years in a supervisory role, ideally within a metal fabrication or machining environment.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and data reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and blueprint reading.
  • Expertise in Lean and continuous improvement principles.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Certifications: Engineering or technical certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

Salary Range:

• $95 - 105K

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

info@panarogroup.com

info@panarogroup.com