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CIRCOR International, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Senior Quality Manager

Warren, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

CIRCOR International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to ensure the quality of their solutions, products, and processes. The role involves managing corrective action systems, driving transformation projects, and fostering relationships with customers and suppliers to improve quality outcomes.

InfrastructureManufacturingOil and Gas

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learn and comprehend technical aspects of our products

Ensure the quality of our solutions, products, and processes

Responsible for ownership of CAR (Corrective Action Report) and SIR (Shop Incident Report) systems as well as all non-conforming actions

Ensure capability for certification preparation, actively support shop RCCA, implement a solid vendor quality review process, and develop the team as needed

Drive transformation projects, including but not limited to inspection process changes, MRB process improvement, revision of quality management system, and ongoing certification to ISO 9001 and / or other QMS standards

Support continuous product and process flow; provide necessary NDT Level certification to support all necessary inspections and personnel training, testing and certification

Establish and maintain positive relationships with key customers

Partner with customers as required to assist with problem-solving by determining root causes, implementing effective countermeasures, and follow up

Support on-time delivery with timely completion of QA document packages. Train and coach all associates on building Quality into Operations

Assist with contract review and flow down of customer requirements

Partner with suppliers as required to assist with problem-solving by determining root causes, implementing effective countermeasures, and follow up

Build solid relationships with our third party and customer inspectors both to understand their needs and facilitate releases for shipment

Assist Operations to reduce the number of customer-reported quality issues (VIR’s, SCAR’s LOA’S) to improve customer-vendor scores

Work to simplify processes with easy-to-understand language and allow for flexibility

Reorganize team and allocate resources as needed to maintain quality support, eliminate inspection bottlenecks and backlogs, and guarantee quality output to customers

Drive transformation of the quality function utilizing your critical skills in change management

Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the business

Have a proactive approach to problem solving

Qualification

ISO 9001 certificationSix SigmaLean manufacturingQuality managementNDT Level certificationMilitary inspectionsAnalytical skillsMetrology experienceLeadership abilityStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingTime managementCritical thinking

Required

Learn and comprehend technical aspects of our products

Ensure the quality of our solutions, products, and processes

Responsible for ownership of CAR (Corrective Action Report) and SIR (Shop Incident Report) systems as well as all non-conforming actions

Ensure capability for certification preparation, actively support shop RCCA, implement a solid vendor quality review process, and develop the team as needed

Support continuous product and process flow; provide necessary NDT Level certification to support all necessary inspections and personnel training, testing and certification

Establish and maintain positive relationships with key customers

Partner with customers as required to assist with problem-solving by determining root causes, implementing effective countermeasures, and follow up

Support on-time delivery with timely completion of QA document packages

Train and coach all associates on building Quality into Operations

Assist with contract review and flow down of customer requirements

Partner with suppliers as required to assist with problem-solving by determining root causes, implementing effective countermeasures, and follow up

Build solid relationships with our third party and customer inspectors both to understand their needs and facilitate releases for shipment

Assist Operations to reduce the number of customer-reported quality issues (VIR's, SCAR's LOA'S) to improve customer-vendor scores

Work to simplify processes with easy-to-understand language and allow for flexibility

Reorganize team and allocate resources as needed to maintain quality support, eliminate inspection bottlenecks and backlogs, and guarantee quality output to customers

Drive transformation of the quality function utilizing your critical skills in change management

Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the business

Have a proactive approach to problem solving

Must have leadership ability, capacity for strategic thinking, ability to foster innovation, time management skills, and unquestionable integrity

Experience as a quality manager in a manufacturing / industrial setting, with a minimum of 3 years leading a team of significant size

Experience in quality excellence, ISO Audit & certification, and MIL-I-45208 knowledge

Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and prioritization skills

Metrology experience using scanning tools, CMMs etc

Experience creating inspection plans, including defining measurement tools to use, is highly desired

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience

Must be a U.S. Citizen to meet DOD requirements

Preferred

A clear understanding of Defense contracts and specifications is a plus

A clear understanding of FAR clauses and contract requirements is a plus to flow down to maintain all requirements are followed through production and inspection plan

Experience with military inspections related to contracts, NDT processes, ISO, and other government technical documents to ensure compliance is a plus

Six Sigma and / or Lean experience, and root cause corrective action training

Formal training in the Toyota Production System/Lean Manufacturing is a plus

Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience heavily preferred

Formalized certifications are a plus

Prefer candidates with direct experience in military / defense contracting industry, or strong capacity and capability for development

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Comprehensive healthcare plans

PTO and family leave

401(K) match

Career Development

Other Benefits & Perks

Company

CIRCOR International, Inc.

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CIRCOR International is a global manufacturer specializing in highly engineered, complex, and severe environment products that serve long-term, high growth infrastructure markets, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and aerospace & defense.

Founded in 1999

Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees