Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

LAB Security Systems is a well-established Swiss Screw Machine Job Shop, specializing in precision turned parts for various industries since 1956.

We are looking for a motivated, career-focused, hardworking individual to oversee and coordinate quality inspection activities to ensure that products meet quality design requirements. This management position oversees a team of quality inspectors, works closely with production teams, communicates with customers, and vendors to continually maintain and improve quality throughout the operation including ISO certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Management of Quality Team and Tasks

- 6+ individuals with millions of parts made a day.

- Determine, Communicate and Follow Up on Daily Tasks

- Provide second set of eyes on quality issues.

- Monitor and drive adherence to process, identifying process gaps, violations, etc.

- Handle HR items including training, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary

action, promotions, etc.

- Point of Contact for quality with customers and vendors alike including identifying root cause and correcting issues

- Participate with peers and subordinates in achieving objectives of quality, timely delivery of inspection, planned cost and personnel development.

- Derive, track and report companywide metrics.

- Coordinate and conduct internal audits.

- Create and Maintain product and process documentation in concert with engineering driving consistency and correctness throughout the organization.

- Implement Process controls.

- Quality checks and alerts

- Support new product launches / contract reviews and validations including PPAP

submissions, dimensional layouts, and process capability studies – taking ownership

of key quality requirements throughout the process.

- Investigate root cause of product quality issues and administer corrective action activity to correct and prevent quality defects.

- Maintain equipment calibrations and training records.

- Maintain customer compliance documentation (Reach, Rohs, etc.)

- Communication with customers on quality issues and closing the loop with

documented CAN.

- Completion of Job Quality documentation including first pieces, quality alerts, etc.

- Assist in managing the QMS and continued implementation of a new ERP system maintaining our quality certifications

- Conduct incoming receiving

Qualifications

- Associates degree or higher or equivalent professional experience

- Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing or related field a must

- 10+ years of supervisory experience preferred

- Exhibits proactive approach, gets involved, and is thorough

- Experience with GD&T as well as measurement techniques

- Strong familiarity with small parts using gages, micrometers and comparators

- Understanding of ISO 9001 Standards

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

- Strong computer skills to perform daily reporting duties on the ERP system

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

- Read and comprehend blueprint specifications and supporting documentation including tolerance allowance.

- Must have good math skills and be attentive to details of the job.

- Must be able to work both independently and in a team approach environment.

- Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations & drug test screening.

Job Type: Full-time, Salaried

Schedule: 8-hour shift 6 AM to 2:30 PM Monday to Friday, occasional weekends and extended hours A/R

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person