Quality Assurance Manager- Onsite Edmond, OK

This position is located in Edmond, Oklahoma.The Quality Assurance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that our quality programs are robust, compliant, and continuously improving. This hands-on leadership position requires collaboration across departments, technical expertise in metals analysis, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The QA Manager will oversee inspection, testing, and reporting processes to maintain the highest standards in the precious metals industry.A Day in the Life of a Quality Assurance Manager:Lead visual inspection and analytical testing to ensure product conformance to specifications.Operate and calibrate analytical equipment for chemical composition analysis.Ensure accuracy in testing procedures and maintain detailed records of results.Analyze test data to identify trends and implement proactive quality improvements.Develop predictive failure analysis models to support long-term product reliability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.Manage and enhance quality assurance standards and testing protocols.Benchmark the quality systems of other producers of high-quality precious metals products and implement proven methods that will improve our manufacturing processesApply statistical methods to monitor and control processesPerform periodic internal audits (daily, weekly, monthly) to ensure the effectiveness of all quality assurance programsIdentify training needs and take action to ensure compliance with all quality standardsOther Qualities Of a Quality Assurance ManagerCommunication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skillsComputer Skills: Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology, keeps abreast of changes, learns new programs quickly, uses computers to improve productivity Creativity/Innovation: Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirementsInitiative: Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-developmentSense of Urgency: Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others and meets deadlines. Must be personally driven to deliver the best results possible and not settle for solutions that are “good enough”.Problem Solving/Analysis: Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts. Be proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions that eliminate the opportunity for recurrence.Quality: Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of problems, owns/acts on quality problemsProductivity: Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, handles information flowAPMEX is a multibillion-dollar ecommerce company that is the leader in Precious Metals. Our employees love our values and culture. Our APMEX team is large enough to get the job done better than anyone else in the industry, while being small enough to listen to, and care, about our employees. Without their dedication, APMEX would not continue to be named the #1 Specialty eRetailer by Internet Retailer Magazine! Come see why APMEX was "Voted as one of the Best Places To Work in Oklahoma!" and one of the Top Workplaces by the Oklahoman. Join the team today!QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy or another related field is required.Experience3-5 years of QA experience requiredKnowledge of Quality Standards such as ISO 9001, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing strongly preferred.Experience with process documentation and record keeping requiredExperience in or knowledge of working with manufacturing processes, production, and administration.Computer SkillsMedium to advanced skills using MS office Suite requiredAt APMEX, our employees have access to extraordinary benefits including:Medical, Dental, and VisionShort Term Disability & Long-Term DisabilityLife Insurance401K (Company matches!)Lunch StipendTuition ReimbursementCollege Debt Repayment9 Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off with Sell Back OptionPaid Day off for your BirthdayPaid Volunteer OpportunitiesLunch and Learns