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AMETEK · 1 day ago

Director of Quality Engineering

Hidalgo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions. The Director of Quality Engineering will oversee quality engineering for new product development, manage customer quality approvals, and lead continuous process improvement to ensure compliance with various regulations.

ElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide quality coaching to staff, peers, associates and management team, thereby enhancing their skills in efficient execution of procedures to drive improved customer satisfaction

Timely problem identification & resolution of production line work stoppages to support customer on time deliveries

Manage teams in areas of quality management/operational excellence in a high volume and diversified manufacturing environment

Represent Quality Engineering on new product development teams and smoothly transition new designs into production

Support Business Unit financial objectives through management of the Cost of Non-Conformances (Scrap/Warranty)

Communicate with customers and government quality representatives (FAA & DCMA) on quality issues. Form positive/productive customer/FAA/DCMA relationships based on data and continual improvement

Perform contract reviews for new customers/products by reviewing customer purchase orders, product/quality specifications and any other documentation to ensure delivered products meets or exceeds customer expectations

Implement and maintain a quality management system (QMS) by flowing down customer/government quality clauses & requirements into internal procedures, i.e. a sustainable QMS that supports Business Unit objectives via ISO 9001/AS 9100 certifications

Review Engineering Orders and participate in new design product/design review in order to ensure quality requirements are identified and captured in appropriate documentation

Develop, prepare and implement Quality Program Plans for new and existing customers and products

Ensure FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR) services are available at all division locations

Coordinate customer evaluations for reported product failures or other complaints and assist in corrective action

Participate in MRB activities, provide guidance with customer MRB requirements and assist in corrective action

Function as primary liaison for various customers in order to resolve quality issues, ensure appropriate flow down of quality requirements, enable positive channels of communication, and ensure customer satisfaction

Ensure FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR) services are available at all division locations

Coordinate customer evaluations for reported product failures or other complaints and assist in corrective action

Participate in MRB activities, provide guidance with customer MRB requirements and assist in corrective action

Coordinate internal quality audits and report status of QMS compliance to management

Participate on cross-functional teams to implement Operational Excellence Initiatives (6 Sigma, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, etc.) in any manufacturing shop

Provide status of internal and external corrective actions, ensure responses are adequate to prevent recurrence of nonconformance and report progress to management

Manage supplier assessment, qualification and performance of supplier base, which includes assessing, and qualifying new and existing suppliers through on site audits and monitoring receiving inspection performance. Manage/interact with suppliers/distributors on quality issues

Regular presence onsite in Reynosa MX facility

Travel: 30%, regular travel to our Wilmington MA facility

Qualification

Quality ManagementAerospace ManufacturingAS9100 CertificationFAA RegulationsSix SigmaLean ManufacturingInternal AuditingTeam ManagementComputer SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required

Minimum 10-15 years' experience as a Quality Manager in a manufacturing environment required

Due to contracts with the United States Government, candidate must be a US Citizen or Green card holder

Must have experience managing a team of direct reports

AS9100 Internal Auditing

Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; manufacturing process controls; solid organizations skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization

Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines

The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally

Strong computer skills are a must, to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint