Quality Engineering Process Manager

Description

Job Title: Quality Engineering Process Manager 

Department Name: Manufacturing

Reports to (title): Director of Operations

Job Summary: Overseeing all work related to products assembly, powder coating, maintenance team and projects ensuring cost-effective operations and the delivery of quality products in a manufacturing, ensuring the process runs efficiently. Identify problems, clearly and accurately define problem statements and apply structured/disciplined methodology (Lean and/or Six Sigma) addressing data-driven root causes. Responsible for the performance of the manufacturing process including meeting production output, maintenance, safety, and quality goals. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Mentors Supervisors and employees within the department to solve problems to improve manufacturing processes
• Collaborates with Operations to address issues with greater scope
• Identifies and escalate issues that require further capital investment and/or design resources through the appropriate management channel
• Improve system designs for better safety and production efficiency
• Develop and execute strategies to improve quality, including process controls, inspection methods, and standard repairs
• Conduct or assist with performance and failure analysis of defective products 
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure products meet specifications and requirements 
• Work with equipment suppliers to create production lines that meet required capacity needs
• Establish standard processes and quality expectations 
• Work closely with production teams to address any quality or process related issues on products
• Track and report projects and results of quality awareness programs
• Shows initiative in gaining and maintaining the skills, abilities, and knowledge required to perform in this position in at least a fully qualified and satisfactory manner
• Other project work and tasks assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required).
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in powder coating.
• Experience in coating aluminum is desirable.
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) and other scientific methodologies.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to support production issues related to coating as they arise.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean practices and statistical methods.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Previous experience troubleshooting powder coat experience, required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills, preferred
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge, preferred
• Must be proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook and Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.