Quality Control Manager
$ 4,000 - $ 6,000 / month
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Job Overview:
An advanced machinery company is looking for an experienced Quality Manager, in overseeing and ensuring the quality of manufactured products, particularly those involving complex machinery and technologies. Read on and apply if you possess strong leadership, technical expertise, and strong knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quality Oversight: The QC Manager ensures that all products meet quality standards throughout the production process, from raw materials to finished products. This involves managing quality checks, inspections, and tests.
- Process Improvement: Constantly reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce defects. Implementing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) can be part of the role.
- Team Management: Supervising and training a team of quality inspectors, technicians, and other staff members. Ensuring that they are well-equipped and skilled to perform inspections and handle quality checks effectively.
- Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving: When defects or quality issues arise, the QC Manager is responsible for investigating the root cause and leading corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address and prevent future issues.
- Audit and Compliance: Ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements (such as ISO 9001 or other industry-specific certifications). This includes preparing for audits and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Supplier Quality Management: The QC Manager ensures that incoming parts, materials, and components from suppliers meet the required quality standards. This involves working closely with the supply chain and performing supplier audits or evaluations.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting and analyzing data related to product quality, production processes, and performance metrics. Using statistical tools and techniques to monitor trends and improve quality outcomes.
- Customer Liaison: Handling customer complaints related to product quality, ensuring that the necessary corrective actions are taken, and maintaining communication with customers to resolve quality concerns.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Leadership: Strong ability to manage and motivate a team, making sure that all employees are adhering to quality standards and processes.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of advanced machinery and manufacturing technologies, including knowledge of the machinery being produced, materials, and the manufacturing processes involved.
- Quality Control Methods: Proficiency in quality management systems, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret quality data, identify patterns or trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for identifying defects and inconsistencies in complex machinery and products.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers or customers, particularly when addressing quality concerns.
Education & Experience:
- Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Management.
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role in manufacturing. Prior experience with advanced machinery manufacturing or in an industry like aerospace, automotive, or heavy equipment is often preferred.
- Certifications:
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or similar quality management certifications.
Lean Manufacturing certifications.
Job Overview:
An advanced machinery company is looking for an experienced Quality Manager, in overseeing and ensuring the quality of manufactured products, particularly those involving complex machinery and technologies. Read on and apply if you possess strong leadership, technical expertise, and strong knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quality Oversight: The QC Manager ensures that all products meet quality standards throughout the production process, from raw materials to finished products. This involves managing quality checks, inspections, and tests.
- Process Improvement: Constantly reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce defects. Implementing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) can be part of the role.
- Team Management: Supervising and training a team of quality inspectors, technicians, and other staff members. Ensuring that they are well-equipped and skilled to perform inspections and handle quality checks effectively.
- Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving: When defects or quality issues arise, the QC Manager is responsible for investigating the root cause and leading corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address and prevent future issues.
- Audit and Compliance: Ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements (such as ISO 9001 or other industry-specific certifications). This includes preparing for audits and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Supplier Quality Management: The QC Manager ensures that incoming parts, materials, and components from suppliers meet the required quality standards. This involves working closely with the supply chain and performing supplier audits or evaluations.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting and analyzing data related to product quality, production processes, and performance metrics. Using statistical tools and techniques to monitor trends and improve quality outcomes.
- Customer Liaison: Handling customer complaints related to product quality, ensuring that the necessary corrective actions are taken, and maintaining communication with customers to resolve quality concerns.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Leadership: Strong ability to manage and motivate a team, making sure that all employees are adhering to quality standards and processes.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of advanced machinery and manufacturing technologies, including knowledge of the machinery being produced, materials, and the manufacturing processes involved.
- Quality Control Methods: Proficiency in quality management systems, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret quality data, identify patterns or trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for identifying defects and inconsistencies in complex machinery and products.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers or customers, particularly when addressing quality concerns.
Education & Experience:
- Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Management.
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role in manufacturing. Prior experience with advanced machinery manufacturing or in an industry like aerospace, automotive, or heavy equipment is often preferred.
- Certifications:
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or similar quality management certifications.
Lean Manufacturing certifications.