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With 13 locations in three countries, 800+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products.
Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.
Quality Engineering Supervisor
Department: Quality
The Quality Engineering Supervisor at Strand Core is a critical role to support the success of the business. They will play a leading role in maintaining the AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 quality system, new process development, continuous improvement, and daily operational activities. A successful candidate will be hands-on with a great "mechanical aptitude" and be able to problem solve in unique situations. They will work closely with Manufacturing, Sales and Customer Service across the Rope & Assembly Division to drive customer satisfaction.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and support the AS9100 D and ISO9001:2015 standards, acts as the site representative for the QMS.
- Develop resources to support quality initiatives and plant performance; assess areas that need improvement to the quality system and initiate actions for continual improvement.
- Maintain customer satisfaction levels by deploying a proactive, preventive action approach to protect the organizations quality level and assure that the customer's requirements are understood and achieved through tools such as APQP, FMEA, SPC, etc.; act as liaison between functional areas and the customer; and resolve customer concerns through corrective action process (8-D).
- Monitor and lead plant performance indicators (KPI's) to use and take necessary actions to meet or exceed agreed targets and budgets (example of such metrics are internal and external rejects, scrap, and rework, customer satisfaction levels/customer concerns, and plant safety).
- Plan and lead the quality functional area activities to support the quality initiatives and meet plant performance levels.
- Act as the 'Quality Conscience' of the plant by ensuring the quality systems and quality standards are maintained by fostering a culture of quality consciousness and accountability within the team.
- Development of the organizational resources to understand and conform to quality systems and standard through training, education, and enforcing compliance of entire system via compliance audits.
- Develop testing solutions on steel wire and steel wire rope. Conduct testing and collection of data.
- Sample preparation including cutting and pressing.
- Observes processes in production environment to identify and eliminate possible failure modes leading to process improvements.
- Inspect products being manufactured to ensure compliance with stated requirements.
- Inspect and test all incoming raw materials ensuring compliance to requirements
- Monitor and inspect QA equipment for correct operation, calibration and documentation of plant equipment.
- Enter test results, completed product information, and product receipts into the ERP system
Skills and Requirements
- BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality Management, or related discipline preferred; relevant experience in an accredited Quality System environment required.
- 3-5 years of experience in Quality Management required, 5-10 preferred.
- Experience with process control plans, APQP, GD&T, PPAP, FMEA, Gage R&R preferred.
- Experience with quality systems and standards including understanding of AS9100 D and ISO9001:2015.
- Effective communication and presentation skills and ability to lead and train others.
- Understanding of ERP business systems and Microsoft Office products.
- Customer Focus
- Hands-on style
- Effective Communication
- High Energy & Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Quality Orientation
- Time Management
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Result Focus
- Accountability and Dependability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Providing Consultation
- Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Development and Continual Learning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Shift: 8-hour shift
Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.
Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate
based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,
veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics
protected by law.
Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.