BIRNS, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Oxnard, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBIRNS, Inc. is a leading high-tech manufacturer in West Ventura County seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager. The role involves overseeing the Quality Management System, driving continuous improvements in safety and financial performance, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in manufacturing operations.
ElectronicsLightingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Amy Brown
Responsibilities
Interpret and implement quality assurance standards
Draft the Company’s Quality policies and procedures and implement them after approval
Review and revise the Company’s Quality Manual as needed
Collect, compile, record, analyze and distribute statistical quality data to monitor the Company’s performance. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system. Measure quality costs, report thereon to Management, and drive continuous quality costs reductions
Monitor and assess risk management activities
Manage, monitor and report on results of customers’ supplier scorecards
Report to President monthly on NCRs, RMAs, CAPAs, and quality costs
Measure and quarterly report to Management the on-going effectiveness of the QA Program in meeting its objectives, including problems, areas for improvement, and/or conditions adverse to quality. Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities. Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions
Assess customer requirements and ensure expectations are met. Assure that finished products and documentation comply with the quality requirements of the customer’s order
Oversee the performance of all Verification and Validation activities to ensure that they are performed and properly documented
Oversee the evaluation of procurement sources, to determine their ability to meet our quality requirements. Report on the results therefrom, and periodically update that evaluation
Work closely with customers, operating groups and suppliers to resolve quality related issues through effective root cause problem solving techniques. Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues. Respond to customer Requests for Corrective Action, and oversee the initiation, resolution, and follow-up of corrective and preventative actions to adverse quality conditions, to assure conformity with quality specifications and standards
Operate the Material Review Board, and oversee disposition of all nonconforming items
Manage the quality audit process. Lead, participate in and document periodic internal and external audits and other quality assurance activities, and approve all resulting procedures and changes
Investigate and evaluate quality problems to determine root cause and prevent recurrence
Develop a unified quality culture through consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing quality processes and procedures. Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in quality performance
Validate processes by establishing specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures
Oversee the proper maintenance of all Quality records and documentation
Recruit direct-report employees and select, orient, train, assign, and schedule them; communicate job expectations, monitor, coach, counsel, appraise, and review their job contributions; plan and review compensation actions; enforce policies and procedures, and discipline as needed
Supervise all quality activities and personnel in the QC laboratory to inspect and test materials, components, subassemblies, assemblies, and final products
Coach/mentor staff to achieve continuous employee development
Oversee the calibration and repair of all test and measuring equipment
Oversee inspection of incoming items to verify conformance to requirements, and inspection of in-process items (e.g., first-article inspections)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field from a four-year accredited college or university
ten years of related quality management experience in a medical device or aerospace manufacturing environment
experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role
experience managing and overseeing an AS9100 quality system
Ability to commute/relocate to Oxnard, CA 93033
Preferred
Experience implementing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and/or ISO 50001
Bachelor's degree
ASQC Certification
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Company
BIRNS, Inc.
Founded in 1954, BIRNS, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Brown
Chief Marketing Officer
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