We are searching for a Quality Assurance Manager for our customer in Muncy, PA to oversee all quality control operations to ensure products meet established standards of quality, reliability, and performance. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance policies, procedures, and methodologies to optimize production processes, minimize defects, and enhance overall product quality.
The Quality Assurance Manager collaborates closely with production teams, engineers, suppliers, and customers to address quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and uphold customer satisfaction.
In this role, you will:
Design and implement comprehensive quality assurance policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to sheet metal manufacturing processes.
- Establish standards for product quality, inspection criteria, testing methods, and quality control protocols.
- Oversee all aspects of quality control throughout the manufacturing process, from raw material inspection to final product delivery.
- Monitor production operations to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify quality issues, deviations, and non-conformities.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and root causes.
- Utilize statistical tools and quality management techniques (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with customers to understand their quality requirements and address any concerns or inquiries promptly.
- Manage quality-related communications and participate in customer audits and visits as necessary.
- Provide training and guidance to production personnel on quality control procedures, standards, and best practices.
- Foster a culture of quality consciousness and accountability throughout the organization.
- Maintain accurate records of quality assurance activities, including inspection reports, test results, and corrective actions taken.
- Generate regular reports on quality performance indicators, trends, and improvement initiatives for management review.
- Conduct quality inspections at sub-vendor sites to identify quality issues, deviations, and non-conformities.
You will have:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in quality assurance or quality control roles within sheet metal manufacturing or related industries.
- Bachelors’ degree or certification in related field is a plus
- In-depth knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and precision machining processes, materials, and quality standards
- Strong understanding of quality management principles, tools, and testing methodologies (e.g., lot material record keeping, hydrostatic, ultrasonic).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of ASME Section V, Non-Destructive Examination Requirements
If this sounds like you, and you love the challenge of creating something new, please apply, and we can discuss