Quality Assurance Manager | $65,000 - $85,000/Year DOE

Hours:  6:30 am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday.  OT as needed on Fridays and occasional Saturdays.

Aventure Staffing is searching for Quality Assurance Manager for a manufacturer of Hydraulic Cylinder in Laurens, IA.  This position is accountable for developing, administering, and directing the Companies Quality Management System. 

Responsibilities:

Develops and directs the Quality Assurance Department and personnel. Develops quality assurance plans or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products, which meet quality specifications and standards. Directs and coordinates the overall quality specification, standards, inspection and testing procedures for raw materials, for processes and for finished goods. Conducts and/or reviews all complaints received from customers to determine where quality assurance emphasis should be placed at the plant to eliminate problems. Analyzes, evaluates, and presents information concerning factors such as business situations, production capabilities, manufacturing problems, economic trends, and design and development of new products for consideration by other members of management team. Suggests and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing market opportunities Cooperates with other top management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals. Develops initial and subsequent modifications of product assurance program to delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures within program. Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures Confers with engineers about quality assurance of new products designed and manufactured products on market to rectify problems Provides technical assistance to the purchasing department in connection with the purchase of raw materials, supplies and equipment Contacts and/or visits customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality problems. Oversee subcontractor’s quality assurance program.  Assist vendors in establishing inspection standard to meet the company’s quality requirements. Directs the continuing review of the quality assurance program and the formulation of new or revised procedures to effect improvements, reduce costs and enhance efficiency Responsible for coordination gauging procedures between Fisher Hydraulics and customers. Reviews technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in industry. Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you. Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies. Supports the Quality Management System of Fisher Hydraulics.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management or related technical field, preferred.  Direct experience in inspection and quality assurance (7-10 years preferred) including at least 5 years in supervisory capacity Must have a broad and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques, quality assurance, technology and exposure to data processing Good mechanical comprehension with the ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively and interact successfully with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers. Green Belt/Black Belt certification a strongly desired Must have problem solving skills, and working knowledge of the quality solving tools.

Benefits & Pay:

Starting Pay: $65,000 - $85,000/Year DOE Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Accident and Critical Illness 401(k) Teledoc Wellness program Employee Assistance program Paid Holidays & PTO 

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