QA Manager

OB TITLE: :Quality Assurance Manager : REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: : COO BASIC FUNCTION: This position develops, implements, and coordinates the company’s quality assurance (QA) program to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for strong support of the creation, improvement, overseeing of P1 Technologies’ quality management system(s) ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Develop basic composition of and subsequent modifications to the company’s QA program & delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures within the program Develop and analyze statistical data as needed Formulate and maintain quality control objectives through implementation of operational procedures and instructions to maximize product reliability and minimize costs Train and coach employees as necessary to promote and implement the company’s QA policies, operating procedures, and goals Direct employees engaged in quality engineering, inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products Establish, delineate, and review QA departmental policies, to coordinate work activities between QA and other departments and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives Review technical problems and procedures of departments and recommend solutions to problems or changes in procedures Confer with engineers about quality assurance of new products designed and manufactured products on market to rectify problems Ensure that subordinates receive adequate technical training and direction, through the use of periodic performance evaluations and other management tools, to help them maximize their present and future work performance Review technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in industry Investigate and address customer complaints or questions regarding quality Participate in the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process as directed Evaluate subcontractors (vendors) for quality standard conformance Manage all internal and external audit activities Maintain clean work station throughout each shift Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: 3-5 years related QA management experience in a manufacturing environment required. 4- year degree required. Must have the following advanced skills: math (e.g. inferential logic, multivariant, statistics, etc.), mechanical, electronics (e.g. AC, DC, low frequency, etc.) Must be technically proficient with schematics/technical drawings and test, measurement & diagnostic equipment Must be able to operate computers used in quality assurance (e.g. word processors, spreadsheets, etc.) Must be comfortable handling many tasks simultaneously and able to work with the pressure of deadlines Must demonstrate excellent leadership and resource management skills Must be comfortable with on-the-job training, cross-training and training other quality assurance staff Must be able to work as a team-player as well as independently, exploring and sharing ways to improve efficiency Must be extremely detail-oriented: accurate, consistent, thorough, neat, perceptive to product or process deficiencies, punctual Must be able to demonstrate and show commitments to workplace housekeeping and safety Must be able to maintain satisfactory attendance record as required for this position EQUIPMENT USED: Computers, most equipment used in production, various hand-held tools and manual measurement devices, noncontact video measurement equipment, Cirris, multimeters & other electrical/electronic measurement devices, etc. Other equipment may be assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires excellent hand/eye coordination, use of fine manipulation with fingers and hands, occasional use of foot pedal, close/color vision, minimal fumes, moderate noise, light to moderate lifting, bending and stooping, standing and sitting