Supervisor, Quality

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties. In addition, carries out supervisory responsibilities for the Quality Assurance Inspector team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the team’s focus on safety, security, performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Quality representative for Nordson safety team – Journey to Zero, ensure timely reporting of any issues and concerns related to safety and security.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Record test data, applying statistical quality control procedures and maintain data integrity of SQCpack.
• Select products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics. This includes set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics. Prepare graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Administrator of the Material Review Boad
• Directly manages shift leads in the Quality Assurance Department. Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include time keeping,  interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintain employee training
• Coordinate/facilitate calibration of equipment within facility, including but not limited to inspection equipment, engineering tools, and production process equipment.
• Develop processes/procedures to deliver value add product inspections to deliver LLP COPQ and other applicable KPI's.
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline  
• Demonstrate basic understanding of quality tools and industrial statistics such as SPC, FMEA, PPAP and control planning.
• Minimum 5 years prior Management experience
• Ability to write simple correspondence, simple instructions, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Must be able to use gages such as calipers, and micrometers
• Must be able to read engineering drawings and have knowledge of GD&T
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Vizio)

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience using ERP software, SAP preferred
• Knowledge of plastic molding equipment and processes
• Experience in ISO9001:20015
• Experience using Minitab Statistical Software is a plus
• Experience using EIQ Software is a plus

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson MEDICAL. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.