Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

This position supports quality inspection and objectives of the organization in a management capacity by developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance systems and activities. The Quality Assurance Manager will develop, implement, and coordinate product assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products, either personally or through subordinates. Tasks and assignments tend to be complex and non-routine, requiring a high level of expertise. Duties are performed under limited supervision, with assignments given in the form of objectives and goals.
Responsibilities

• Achieve quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews, preparing and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, identifying and resolving problems, completing audits, determining system improvements, and implementing change.
• Meet quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Develop quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses, identifying critical control points and preventive measures, establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures, and monitoring inventories.
• Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, measuring production, documenting evidence, determining operational and performance qualifications, and writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain and improve product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits, investigating customer complaints, collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
• Update job knowledge by studying trends and developments in quality management, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Be available daily, including evenings and weekends, when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Quality Assurance Management
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Project Management
• Technical skills
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory and management roles
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct work
• Experience in appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees
• Ability to address complaints and resolve problems

Work Environment

This position is based in Hunt Valley, MD, responsible for building Fuel Cells & Hydrogen Generation equipment for various applications, including government customers, steel manufacturing/power plants, space exploration, and underwater vehicles. The work environment involves the use of advanced technologies and equipment.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $160000.00/yr.
Launch your career with a technology leader in the fields of electrolytic, thermoelectric, custom battery design & manufacturing, and fuel cell systems. We offer innovative solutions and proven technologies for space, energy, military, and aviation customers around the globe. We are looking for a Project Scheduler who will interface directly with the program team to update milestone deliverable tracking, MS Project percent complete and assist in earned value management reporting. We offer exciting opportunities for energetic, self-motivated individuals looking for an extraordinary new career.
Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Hunt Valley,MD.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.