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Quality Manager

Watertown, MA 02172

Posted: 07/24/2024 Job Number: 34269

Job Description


Job Requirements:

 

We are seeking someone excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate must also have a strong manufacturing background that allows them to act as a technical leader on the inspection process and on analyzing the various manufacturing processes.  A certain level of technical expertise in manufacturing and inspection methods is also required in order to communicate with and gain the respect of the other employees in the company.

 

Duties:

 
  • Manage all aspects of the Inspection Department, with oversight in the following areas 
    • Measuring parts against drawings with appropriate tools.
    • Writing or modifying CMM programs, developing fixtures as needed.
    • Perform incoming inspections on raw materials including castings.
    • Perform “First Piece”, Daily AQL and Final Inspections on a variety of parts.
    • Communicate with operators regarding discrepancies.
    • Screen parts as required.
    • Keep accurate manual and computer records as required.
    • Perform Capability Studies as required.
    • Continuously improve your employees’skills through training/mentoring.
    • Handle HR-related issues that may arise with your quality team.
    • Determine eligibility for raises for your employees.
    • Participate in the hiring process for new staff.
  • Lead the MRB board to resolve part issues via the Discrepant Material Report system.
  • Act as the management representative for Quality at quarterly management meetings.
  • Interpret customer drawings and settle discrepancies between various viewpoints.
  • Customer Contact
    • Act as a customer liaison for matters relating to Quality.
    • Develop inspection plans and capability studies with customers as required,
    • Provide various inspection data or study results to customers as required.
  • Oversee and participate in continuous improvement of procedures and record-keeping.
    • Define, develop and manage ongoing quality documentation and method updates.
    • Contract Review –check orders for gage needs, documentation requirements, etc.
    • Quote intake –Help the front office to work with customers to establish requirements and costs for gaging, special inspections, capability studies, etc.
  • Oversee Calibration System & Tool Oversight
    • Manage external calibration vendors and oversee internal calibration systems.
    • Ensure that all company tools and employee tools are calibrated.
    • Ensure the company has the proper tools to perform at an optimal level.
  • Drive a quality-focused mindset throughout the organization.

·        Maintain a spirit of respect for your fellow employees.

 

Experience required

 
  • 10 years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment that utilizes an ISO-based quality system.
  • 8-10 years of leadership/management experience.
  • Experience with CAD a plus.

 

 

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