ASTEC · 3 hours ago
Quality Manager
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Quality Manager will manage and lead quality activities to ensure compliance standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved, while also collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve quality issues.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Utilize data to drive continual improvement actions across the entire value stream
Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure resolution of issues, corrective actions and continual improvement activities are completed
Verifies the compliance and use of standardized quality and business process documentation
Support New Product Development and review quality inputs using APQP methods to ensure a flawless launch
Hire, manage and develop a technical team of quality personnel
Document, track, and report on key manufacturing objectives for the site
Review and resolve site design, manufacturing, and field issues. Collaborate with the site team to drive solutions and countermeasure plans are put in place to avoid repeat issues
Facilitate, track, and ensure closure of all requested internal and supplier corrective and preventative actions
Verifies the compliance and use of standardized quality and process documentation
Work cross functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations during the New Product Introduction processes using APQP/PPAP methods and techniques such as DFMEAs, PFMEAs, ISIRs, & DFMEA
Works with Suppliers for New Product Introduction as well as in series production when issues arise
Discuss and prepare equipment evaluation reports with plant management, make appropriate recommendations
Identifies and inspects products using gauges, coordinate measuring machine, scales, and vision prior to shipment
Generate methods for data collection
Review and reconcile in process and final inspection documentation for shipments
All other duties assigned by supervisor
Supports Astec’s core values, mission statement and vision statement
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or Operations is required
A minimum of 5-10 years of leadership experience in quality, engineering, operational excellence/Lean
Experience with developing, maintaining and improving ISO9001:2015 or similar quality system and internal audit process for the continual improvement of the Business Management System
Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Strong background utilizing ERP driven quality processes and systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visio
Strong understanding of Metal Fabrication and related processes
Ability to understand drawings, schematics (electrical / hydraulic), engineering specifications and test data
Strong problem solving skills required and must be able to solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities
Ability to effectively speak publicly and make presentations is required
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is required
High level of customer service
Ability to handle the physical demands of lifting up to 35 pounds, standing and kneeling for long periods of time, and working in tight or confined spaces
Ability to perform well in a team environment
Preferred
Master's degree and/or professional certificate in CQE or CQM / OE or Six Sigma Certification desired
Company
ASTEC
Since 1972, Astec has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaco van der Merwe
President & CEO
Jamie Palm
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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