Quality Manager - Metals

This job is posted on behalf of Your Talent Source LLC by Top Echelon.

Quality Manager – Metals Manufacturing
We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Manager with extensive experience in Quality Systems & ISO.
Must be able to build procedures from scratch, establish effective controls, and work directly with plant operations to improve quality performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• Quality management & Quality Systems Management experience in a metals manufacturing environment.
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• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, writing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems, procedures, and documentation.
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• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
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• A strong understanding of metals manufacturing and the quality requirements associated with engineered metal products is essential.
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• Understanding of metal manufacturing processes, material specifications, inspection methods, and product quality requirements.
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• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Develop, write, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
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• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
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• Lead internal and external quality audits, including corrective actions and follow-up activities.
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• Establish and maintain quality documentation, process controls, inspection procedures, and reporting systems.
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• Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Production to identify quality issues, reduce defects, and improve manufacturing processes.
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• Develop and monitor quality performance metrics, including scrap, rework, customer complaints, and nonconformances.
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• Oversee customer quality concerns, investigations, and corrective action responses.
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• Ensure appropriate material inspection, testing, traceability, and product conformance processes are maintained.
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• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to quality personnel and manufacturing teams.
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