Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Quality Engineering Manager oversees work related to product assembly, ensuring cost-effective operations and the delivery of quality products.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains employees for the department.
• Oversees the work and assignments of quality engineers.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Implements audits throughout the supply chain, ensuring quality standards, safety and legal requirements, and company policies and specifications are met.
• Collaborates with clients, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve problems with delivered products.
• Conducts or assists with performance and failure analysis of defective products or materials; identifies, recommends, or executes corrective actions.
• Provides quality engineering support for in-progress and final acceptance projects.
• Provides technical and administrative support and guidance to direct and indirect reports.
• Develops and maintains a system to track and report projects and results of quality awareness programs and initiatives.
• Drafts and maintains product assurance policies and procedures, ensuring specifications and requirements are met.
• Drafts and recommends procedures to establish or improve quality standards, standard repairs, process controls, and inspection methods.
• Analyzes, reviews, and approves manufacturing engineering policies, processes, documentation, and operations.
• Develops and implements strategies to increase quality and customization of products.
• Oversees data collection, analysis, and other research for quality projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required; Masters degree preferred.
• At least eight years of experience in quality engineering required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to meet supply chain needs.