Quality Manager

A top client is searching for an experienced Quality Manager for their manufacturing facility located in Oklahoma. The Quality Manager is a part of the key leadership team and is responsible for quality assurance and for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System. As the Quality Manager you will understand all aspects of the business’ operation and assist in the development, implementation, and achievement of the company’s goals.
As the Quality Manager you will:

• Work in conjunction with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and Customer Service to deliver a quality product that exceeds customer requirements and expectations.
• Serve as Quality Administrator for ISO 9001:2015.
• Maintain accurate written product and vendor/operation history records documenting part numbers, lot numbers, quantities, inspection results, inspection dates, and the inspector’s initials and/or stamp.
• Perform complex dimensional and visual first article, in-process, and final inspections per blueprints or other written specifications as well as verbal instructions.
• Review material and process certifications for compliance with contractual requirements.
• Write inspection procedures and inspection reports.
• Determine the gaging required to accurately verify product conformance.
• Support purchasing and production through the formulation of quality plans and requirement reviews.
• Develop all Factory Acceptance Test documentation to customer requirements.
• Set up, program, safely operate, and maintain equipment per debugging and testing.
• Calibrate test measuring equipment per requirements.
• Develop work instructions, procedures, and equipment documentation.
• Measure Manufacturing Rework cost, Customer complaints, and Field Problems to resolution.
• Interview, hire, and train employees for the department.
• Oversees the work assignments of quality inspectors.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations and handle counseling of employees in support of company policies.
• Report monthly metrics and improvement areas to management.
• Hold Quality awareness meetings plant-wide once per month.
• Other duties as requested.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To be successful in the role you must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field strongly preferred
• Must be able to travel for vendor audits or customer needs.
• 7+ years of related Quality Assurance and Manufacturing experience or a combination of education and/or experience.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills and experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understand AWS Certified Welding Inspection (CWI) and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and train employees on procedures is preferred.
• Self-directed with the ability to interact with supervisors, engineers, and customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong experience with ISO, AWS, ABS, DNV and safety directive Standards.
• Strong knowledge of all workings of a QMS including FATs, inspection, Document Control, Quality checklist, non-conformance, corrective action documentation & and RMA processes.
• Experience reading blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Machine shop experience and related equipment, CNC mills and lathes, etc.
• Tool and gauge calibration management experience.

• The ability to work in a non-climate-controlled production facility with moderate noise levels that are within OSHA limits.
• Must be able to lift 25 – 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, talk, sit, stand, and communicate verbally continuously throughout 8 hours.

A competitive salary range, bonus opportunity, and full-time benefits package to include relocation assistance are offered as well. If you are ready to work with a family-oriented organization that values its employees, please apply today!