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Quality Manager - Engineering

Highwater Marine, LLC/Pontoon Boat, LLC -
Elkhart, IN

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Qualifications

Inspection gauge
Statistics
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Customer communication
Performance improvement leadership
Microsoft Excel
Quality records maintenance
Microsoft Outlook
Production data analysis
Blueprint specification interpretation
Data analysis reporting
Team leadership
Writing skills
Engineering
Statistical Process Control
Six Sigma methodology implementation
Engineering process optimization
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Mid-level
3 years
Data summary reports
Quality reports
Minitab
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Quality control data reporting
Assembly
Dimensional measurements
Documentation tools
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Quality assurance standard operating procedures

Full Job Description

With a positive attitude, strong leadership techniques, and with minimal oversight, the Quality MGR / Engineer leads all plant audits, quality activities and supports the operations organization. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with other team members to improve customer satisfaction and reduce cost of quality through waste reduction and process control. The Quality MGR / Engineer will report directly to the Quality Director.

Essential Duties & Functions:

Lead in improving processes using statistics and data analysis techniques.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities. These activities are proactive, rather than reactive, in nature. Subjects of continuous improvement activities suggestions to eliminate waste in process, and quality improvement/ variation reduction initiatives
Lead in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action activities. Will be the lead in our CAPA system.
Aid in establishing quality standards and communicate them to the teams involved. This activity includes a wide range of actions from establishing visual standards, boundary samples, K-cards, and single point lessons.
Create and maintain documentation as required by the Quality System. These activities include Corrective Actions, Critical to Process, Standard Work, Standard operating procedures, Single Point lessons, and LPAs.
Attend scheduled meetings and actively participate by providing meaningful input
Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions
Be the Quality subject matter expert with dealers, production, and customer service.
Have strong problem solving and communication skills to assist dealers with field issues.
Be responsible for building quality data reports, analyzing quality data, and reporting out quality data to operations and staff.
Actively involved in design reviews as well as identifying significant and critical feature characteristics on drawings
Responsible for Quality Alert System and escalation of quality issues to CAPA and correct parties.
Designs and/or specifies inspection and testing equipment or correct measuring tools
Analyzes production limitations and standards, recommends revisions of specifications and/or process improvements (Assists with DFMEA / PFMEA)
Assists in the formulation of Quality Management System documentation and Control Plans.

Skills & Knowledge:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Quality Management.
3-5 years of quality control/assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
Six Sigma Lean or other problem-solving training required
Manufacturing and Assembly experience
Knowledge of standard lean tools and concepts
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Perform successfully in a high change environment; Able to quickly and effectively transition between tasks
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and stats package (SPC tools, minitab, QI Macros)
Aptitude to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to use gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate thoughts and ideas to co-workers and management
Ability to multi-task and willingness to be flexible with time and schedule as to assure availability to customer or company as circumstances warrant
Communicate honestly, professionally and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills
Capability to analyze, process and apply large amounts of complex information
Utilize advanced statistical analysis and sound problem-solving skills when needed
Ability to lead teams to produce the expected results for continuous improvement

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