Pioneer Metal Finishing · 14 hours ago
Quality Manager
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPioneer Metal Finishing is focused on enhancing quality performance and process efficiency throughout their facility. The Quality Manager will oversee the Quality and Chemistry Departments, ensuring compliance with certification standards and managing customer interactions, audits, and departmental training.
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Hiring Manager
Jennifer Bauer
Responsibilities
Define and develop quality procedures and specifications, testing, and inspection methods in alignment with customer and certification requirements
Directly interacts with Customers to discuss and resolve issues
Assists Sales and Customer Service with technical questions or concerns, tours of the facility and technical seminars. Provides support for the technical training of all personnel
Ensures the Quality Management System is proactively managed to meet and exceed certification standards through continuous monitoring of performance against Quality systems and guidelines. Responsible for managing customer, certification, internal and supplier audits
Evaluates and performs reviews of quality and chemistry department personnel and creates development plans for direct reports. Creates and maintains annual training plans for all departmental personnel
Partners with Technologies to develop and implement 'Best Practices' to meet the program requirements
Lead risk reviews and collaborate with Technology and Operations to develop robust control plans that ensure the quality and manufacturability of new products or process designs
Engage in product onboarding and/or development activities and provide project direction to ensure continued compliance with all applicable regulatory, statutory and customer requirements
Responsible for change/configuration management process and the effective implementation of changes to the Quality Management System
Measures Cost of Quality and identifies actions to improve business performance and customer satisfaction
Responsible for maintaining the performance of site chemistry and associated processes (tank management, testing, waste-water treatment)
Maintains a partner relationship with vendors and manages the procurement of all process chemicals. Works collaboratively with supply chain to qualify new vendors and monitor their performance
Strives to ensure that PMF is taking advantage of the latest technology. Evaluates new process technology or chemistry as they relate to quality, cost reductions, safety, impact on regulatory and environmental requirements
Works collaboratively with production team on product quality and safety. Supports the continuous improvement process through development and training of the work force. On-call for process related problems and resolution
Manages the Quality and Chemistry department to ensure analytical equipment is working efficiently and a preventative maintenance schedule is followed. Is responsible for developing financial analysis to justify payback on investments in analytical equipment
Manages the company’s compliance with governmental and environmental regulations, in conjunction with the EH&S Leader, with all regulatory agencies. On-call for chemical-related emergencies. Assists in the completion of all environmental reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related technical field or equivalent work experience with a direct supervisory and quality management background
Minimum of 3 years Quality Engineering / Management experience
ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D knowledge / experienced required
Nadcap Aerospace Quality System, Heat Treating, Non-Destructive Testing and Chemical Processing knowledge / experience required
Experience leading organizations through the quality journey to develop a culture of quality and attain ISO / NADCAP certifications
Experience leading and participating in internal and external audits required
Demonstrable knowledge and experience with Manufacturing Process tools/methodologies including Process Change Assessment, Risk Management (Hazard Analysis), Process FMEA, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Process Capability, Process Control, Process Qualification, Design of Experiments, Gauge R&R, and Inspection/Test Method Validation
Well-versed in Quality tools such as Lean manufacturing, TPE, Mistake proofing, Kaizen, and 5-S
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis
Hands-on approach to managing
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to resolve issues quickly and recommend preventive solutions
Negotiation skills, including understanding of escalation paths
Strong computer skills; skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, Smartsheet
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
ITAR knowledge / experience preferred
Certified ISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100D lead or internal auditor, preferred
Certified Quality Engineer or Manager, preferred
Company
Pioneer Metal Finishing
Pioneer Metal Finishing (PMF) offers the widest array of metal finishing services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-08-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Beth Szymanski
Chief Financial Officer
Kyle Uptmor
Chief Operating Officer
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