Director of Quality Assurance

Director of Quality Assurance Job ID: 4375 Location: US We are looking for a Director of Quality Assurance to join our team at Innomotics. Your change engine. Motors and drives are our business, redefining reliable motion from check-time per day to uptime per lifecycle, from simply on/off to everything smart in between. Our most powerful engine: more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, colleagues. For them, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion in e-motion. We are the we in power and we can empower you. 15,000 and counting. Are you looking for the stability of an established global player with the lean, innovative spirit of a mid-size hidden champion? Thats us Are you looking to shape entire industries with a future-proof portfolio of more sustainable, energy efficient solutions? Deal, lets go The role. The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for establishing a factory quality assurance system and culture that promotes customer satisfaction. This role serves to champion continuous improvement efforts and fault reduction initiatives to establish an effective Quality Management System (QMS) that positively impacts the financial performance of the Norwood factory. This position will be on-site with the office located in Norwood, OH. Responsibilities Initiates and implements quality improvement activities as appropriate (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise the performance of the companys product lines. Educates and trains employees as to their impact in the quality management system. Develops, implements, leads and integrates a QMS for manufacturing plants. Serves as the primary quality control resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement. Interacts with plant quality control and R&D personnel on a regular basis to ensure CTQ compliance of products. Supports concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance and the customer. Designs, implements and documents procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection. Establishes and implements metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for supervising system effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions. Performs root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements. Analyzes customers product specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and reproducibility. Develops process certification standards and assist in process certification. Monitors vendor performance and establish criteria and rating system for critical vendors. Reviews customer purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the vital criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans. Interacts with customers to find opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel. Supervises calibration and testing programs. Reports to management on quality issues, trends and losses. Reviews suppliers purchase orders and establish supplier quality requirements. Participates in internal and external quality audits. Works with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality control and assure that effective corrective action is implemented. All other reasonable duties, as assigned. Your profile. Education And Experience Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering or business administration or equivalent Five (5) years of experience in QA systems implementation and management in a medium-size manufacturing environment. Six Sigma black-belt certification, with a proven track record of business performance improvement. Competencies And Qualifications Customer-Focused: Proven effectiveness in listening to and communicating with both internal and external customers. Collaboration and Influence with Plant Management team. Organization and planning: Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets projects in an efficient, productive manner; prioritizes projects and tasks appropriately and responds to changing demands without losing focus. Creative and Proactive: Regularly brings new ideas and fresh approaches to the table, advancing the Companys goals and objectives without the need for close supervision. Flexibility/Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing conditions and priorities and demonstrates appropriate levels of confidence and engagement. Persistence: Demonstrates tenacity and a willingness to go the distance to get something done. Communication and Listening Skills: Demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication skills, speaking and writing clearly and emphatically without being verbose; exercises impeccable judgment and consistently high standards with respect to all substantive communications; consistently demonstrates highly developed listening skills and an ability to gleaning new insights from the comments and observations of others. Teamwork: Regularly contacts peers and cooperates with potential partners within and outside the Company to establish and maintain collaborative and fulfilling working relationships. Computer Skills: Highly proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative suites; detailed experience and keen understanding of social media communications and measurement tools. The pay range for this position is $117,000 - $200,700. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. What we offer. At Innomotics, we are committed to an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our companys success. We apply lean principles and seek to continually improve our processes and customers experience. Why youll love working at TeamInnomotics Competitive compensation based on qualifications Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match) Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays Career development opportunities Education and tuition reimbursement programs available Flexibility to work remote a few days a week Paid parental leave Who designs your future? You do. Make your mark in our exciting world. JoinReliableMotion TeamInnomotics As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities. 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