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Materion Corporation · 2 hours ago

Quality Manager

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Materion Corporation is a company that values inclusion and respect while providing growth opportunities. The Quality Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining the Tucson Plant Quality System, overseeing quality engineering and inspection departments, and ensuring compliance with quality metrics and customer satisfaction.

Advanced Materials

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify and implement projects with a direct impact on COPQ, utilizing project management tools and evaluating project effectiveness

Track and report quality metrics and develop and execute plans to meet established goals

Maintain and manage site quality management system including effective system to control and manage documents and records and ensuring laboratory personnel and instrumentation meets performance standard

Prepare, submit, and meet department budget

Manage the customer complaint process to meet customer satisfaction goals and respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner, leading root cause analyses and corrective actions for non-conformance and deviations by ensuring teams are utilizing adequate problem-solving tools and responding with 8Ds

Coach the organization for timely disposition and movement of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished product through the plant

Manage 3rd party Quality Systems audits (ISO 9001:2015), customer audits, and internal process and QMS audits

Coordinate the activities related to assessing and developing new processes, new inspection equipment and testing procedures in accordance with quality management system

Represent the plant during customer visits/meetings and cross-functional Materion meetings. Assist sales, customer service, and operations with customer requirements, contract reviews, specification reviews and new product introductions

Define, plan, and execute projects directed at quality improvements to reduce defects and variation in the products we produce

Review and support business unit compliance with applicable industry, federal government regulations (FAR/DFARS), state department regulations (ITAR), and military quality systems and specifications

Qualification

ISO 9001 2015Six Sigma certificationQuality engineering experiencePPAP submissionsProcess Control PlansFMEAsManagement skillsCoaching skillsCustomer relationship managementChange managementMicrosoft Office proficiencySAP knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Undergraduate engineering, chemistry, materials science, ceramics, or other technical degree from an accredited College or University

Six Sigma or Lean Sigma GB/BB certification desired. If not already certified, the ability to learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma skills is required

Minimum 7 years of experience in quality engineering, 3 years in Supervision / Management

In depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems and certification as a lead auditor

Experience in PPAP submissions, Process Control Plans, FMEAs, inspection planning

Minimal travel based on business needs

Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment

Strong management and coaching skills. Must possess effective facilitation skills and an ability to work with all levels of the organization. Strong listening and questioning skills

Must possess a strong understanding of change management concepts and a history of successful application of change management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) required. Knowledge of SAP a plus

A detail-oriented approach is valued. Strong investigative and problem-solving skills

Must possess the ability to effectively manage customer relationships, promptly respond to queries, assure promises are kept and manage customer expectations

Must possess a willingness to learn new skills, work habits, processes, and procedures