Quality Manager

This position has the responsibilities for:

· Establishing and maintaining the quality management system under the Director of Quality/QMS Rep

· Auditing the implementation of the quality system under the Director of Quality/QMS Rep

· Initiating requests for, and follow up on corrective actions

· Initiating supplier quality surveys and audits

· Dispositioning nonconforming material / product

· Communicating with customers to establish standards / requirements or obtain information for clarification

· The development and maintenance of the Viking Quality Manual, including scheduled reviews and updates (under the director of Quality/ QMS Rep)

· Issuing deviation in accordance with procedure

· Establishing and maintaining (with help from Human Resources ) a training program in accordance with the requirements of IATF and the quality system of EPC..

· Actively participating in Management Review / QOS process.

· Entering data in EPC’s Computer System

· General Housekeeping

· Supervise direct reports across all shifts

· Responsible for management of inspection system

· Responsible for managing hold area and containment activities

· Address routine day to day external and internal quality issues, including interaction and follow up with customers.

· Responsible for control of inspection equipment, including checking fixtures.

· Provide information to customers as requested.

· Performance of other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Needed Competencies include:

· Understanding of Quality Policy and how it affects this position.

· In depth understanding of IATF- 16001 Quality System

· In depth understanding of Internal Auditing

· In depth understanding of problem solving and corrective action process

· In depth understanding of Statistics

· In depth understanding of metrology

· Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment

· In depth understanding of Quality Cost analysis

· In depth understanding of APQP and PPAP processes.

· Ability to manage and report necessary quality data during CIC and Management Review

· Knowledge of Computer System: Syteline, document locator, SQC pack.

· Solid understanding of the QMS procedures.

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years quality management experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person