Quality Assurance Manager | $65,000 - $85,000/Year DOE

Hours: 6:30 am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday. OT as needed on Fridays and occasional Saturdays.

Aventure Staffing is searching for Quality Assurance Manager for a manufacturer of Hydraulic Cylinder in Laurens, IA. This position is accountable for developing, administering, and directing the Companies Quality Management System.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and directs the Quality Assurance Department and personnel.

• Develops quality assurance plans or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products, which meet quality specifications and standards.

• Directs and coordinates the overall quality specification, standards, inspection and testing procedures for raw materials, for processes and for finished goods.

• Conducts and/or reviews all complaints received from customers to determine where quality assurance emphasis should be placed at the plant to eliminate problems.

• Analyzes, evaluates, and presents information concerning factors such as business situations, production capabilities, manufacturing problems, economic trends, and design and development of new products for consideration by other members of management team.

• Suggests and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing market opportunities

• Cooperates with other top management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.

• Develops initial and subsequent modifications of product assurance program to delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures within program.

• Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures

• Confers with engineers about quality assurance of new products designed and manufactured products on market to rectify problems

• Provides technical assistance to the purchasing department in connection with the purchase of raw materials, supplies and equipment

• Contacts and/or visits customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality problems. Oversee subcontractor’s quality assurance program. Assist vendors in establishing inspection standard to meet the company’s quality requirements.

• Directs the continuing review of the quality assurance program and the formulation of new or revised procedures to effect improvements, reduce costs and enhance efficiency

• Responsible for coordination gauging procedures between Fisher Hydraulics and customers.

• Reviews technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in industry.

• Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.

• Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies.

• Supports the Quality Management System of Fisher Hydraulics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management or related technical field, preferred. Direct experience in inspection and quality assurance (7-10 years preferred) including at least 5 years in supervisory capacity

• Must have a broad and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques, quality assurance, technology and exposure to data processing

• Good mechanical comprehension with the ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively and interact successfully with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers.

• Green Belt/Black Belt certification a strongly desired

• Must have problem solving skills, and working knowledge of the quality solving tools.

Benefits & Pay:

• Starting Pay: $65,000 - $85,000/Year DOE

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness

• 401(k)

• Teledoc

• Wellness program

• Employee Assistance program

• Paid Holidays & PTO

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511 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301 | 712.262.5990

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