QA Manager

Job DescriptionTitle: QA ManagerLocation: Atchison, KSOverview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.Hire Type: Direct HireBenefits: Benefits from day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacations, 401K, etc.Target Salary: $100-110,000KBonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 20% yearly bonusJob Summary: Manage the overall facility quality assurance initiative. Provide technical expertise to internal and external personnel in physical and metallurgical properties of processes and products that affect product quality. Work to continuously improve the processes and product. Job Duties:Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) including all quality work instructions, forms, procedures (Plant ISO/AAR and Engineering Lab ISO 17025 and A2LA) documentationServe as the Management Representative (MR) for external quality audits and report to corporate QA on the condition of the QMSAssist in developing training materials, work instructions, quality manuals, and other documentation to train employees on equipment and best practicesInvestigate internal quality non-conformances and all customer complaints regarding product quality and work with cross-functional teams, conduct failure mode analyses to determine root causeLead and/or participate in continuous improvement efforts and projectsLead internal auditing teams and provide guidance to internal audit team membersCoordinate and schedule QMS Management Review meetings and maintain reportsDevelop process control charts and train operators on their useAssist with product specification development through design and execution of process capability studiesConduct and evaluate metallurgical failure analyses to determine root cause of product failuresAssist Supply Chain personnel with vendor PPAP approval of products.Maintain web-based quality systems and quality score card metrics (AIMS, Gage Track, and BIQ)Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Sciences, or related field and work experience leading the quality initiative in a manufacturing firmFive years of previous experience in a quality leadership roleExperience leading Kaizen Initiatives and solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesISO quality management systems certification (CQE) a plusFailure mode analysis experienceExperience with statistical process control methodologiesQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Meet Your RecruiterAmy BadalTechnical RecruiterAmy Badal is a seasoned Senior Recruiter passionate about connecting with individuals across diverse industries and various career stages. With an impressive 7-year tenure at Sterling, Amy has become an invaluable asset to the organization's talent acquisition efforts.Amy's journey in recruiting spans over 11 years, during which she has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Her fascination with working alongside people from different backgrounds and professional levels has driven her successful career.As a Senior Recruiter, Amy thrives on collaborating with candidates and hiring partners in the railroad industry. She relishes the chance to contribute to their career growth and the overall success of the organizations she serves. Amy's ability to understand each individual's unique needs and aspirations allows her to make insightful and tailored placements that benefit both parties.One of Amy's most valuable pieces of advice is never to burn bridges and always maintain high professionalism throughout the hiring process. 708-308-7186 abadal@sterling-engineering.com Connect on LinkedIn As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.