Creative Electronics & Software, Inc. · 5 days ago
Quality Assurance Manager
South Elgin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expCreative Electronics & Software, Inc. is a manufacturing organization focusing on quality initiatives. The Quality Manager is responsible for leading quality improvement programs, maintaining ISO certification, and managing quality control staff to enhance product quality and efficiency.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Work in a safe manner following all safety guidelines and regulations
Follow all established procedures, work instructions and other documentation requirements to ensure compliance with the quality management system and ISO requirements
Maintain ISO Certification while simultaneously improving processes and procedure
Responsible for development, implementation, management, and integration of a QMS for CES
Responsible to direct quality initiatives at CES, ensuring that milestones and key metrics are achieved/ exceeded. This includes, but is not limited to, directing both process and “inspection” related activities
Initiate and implement quality improvement activities as appropriate (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc) to raise the performance of the company’s product lines
Design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection
Educate and train employees as to their impact in the quality management system
Manage quality control staff on a day-to-day basis
Responsible for Service and Repair process (RMA process), including the establishment of a feedback loop through the Go To Market, Engineering and Operations Teams
Working with the Operations Team:
Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions
Support engineering efforts by participating in new product launch meetings representing quality assurance and the customer
Perform root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements
Analyze customers’ product specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and reproducibility
Track, measure and lead initiatives to decrease waste
Improve production floor layout and throughput
Participates in internal and external quality audits
With team, responsible for establishing and managing the collection and analysis of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality
Will assist in the coordination for any partnership quality programs with outside customers and/ or suppliers
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five years' experience in Quality Assurance in manufacturing; prior experience with an Electronics Manufacturing Services company is REQUIRED
Proven track record leading a quality assurance team
Strong sense of urgency, follow-thru and attention to detail
Very hands-on
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Business savvy and common sense
Proficiency with Microsoft products
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
LTD
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
PTO
401k with Employer Match
Company
Creative Electronics & Software, Inc.
CES supplies services ranging from printed circuit board assembly through complete system design and assembly, ensuring a true manufacturing partnership.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase