Chromalox · 1 month ago
Global Quality Director
Chromalox, part of the Spirax Group, is a leader in electrical thermal solutions. The Global Quality Director will ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations while enhancing quality and compliance performance across ETS globally by developing quality strategies and leading global quality teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement the ETS quality and compliance strategy in partnership with key stakeholders, covering supply, group, and sales quality processes
Develop and deploy global, sector-specific, fit-for-purpose quality standards in compliance with customer, legal, and regulatory requirements
Lead global quality and compliance activities: coordinate development of the ETS quality and compliance community, establish global metrics and targets, foster collaboration and best-practice sharing, coach and support regional leads, and build global and sector-specific quality capability
Develop internal audit capability and alignment with other global audit functions
Track and communicate evolving market, legal, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with Regulatory and Validation teams
Develop and deploy global best practices, processes, and standards for quality and compliance
Lead the planning and execution of a global audit program for quality and compliance across ETS
Inspire and encourage colleagues to continuously improve quality and compliance practices
Provide teams with guidance, advice, and hands-on support
Collaborate across ETS and Spirax Group functions to drive consistency and excellence
Create and align annual plans and priorities
Monitor KPIs and performance metrics; analyze results to drive continuous improvement
Manage global quality and compliance reporting processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related field required
Equivalent practical experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in quality management, including global or multi-site leadership roles
Demonstrated proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Proven experience developing and deploying quality management systems (ISO 9001 and related sector standards)
Track record of building quality capability and leading global teams
Experience developing and executing audit programs and engaging multiple levels of stakeholders across functions and regions
Able and willing to travel up to 50%, including international travel
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in manufacturing or regulated industries (such as aerospace, defense, or made to order/discrete manufacturing) strongly preferred
Professional certifications such as CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE, or Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) strongly preferred
Company
Chromalox
Chromalox develops thermal technologies for industrial heating applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-05-26Acquired
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