Quality Manager **At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.** ​ **Job Overview** The Quality Manager has site responsibility for ensuring the factory has the necessary and effective processes to control the flow of orders from inception to delivery, including the ability to effectively identify weaknesses or non-conformities and the facilitation of these resolutions via appropriate methods that lead to sustainable corrective actions.  This candidate will also carry the responsibility of managing and maintaining the site’s quality management system (ISO 9001:2015) and continue to refine as the factory’s needs continue to grow.  They will act as the representative to the associated regulatory bodies and registrars and will also represent the site in customer facing situations.  The candidate will also have a significant focus on the development of their team that will lead to strengthening the team’s technical skillsets as well as leadership development opportunities.  The quality manager will lead by example and enhance the facilities culture by instilling a “Zero Defect Culture” mindset.  This position will be located on-site at our El Cajon, CA   This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident Essential duties include but may not be limited to the following:   ⦁ Lead quality and plant team to achieve plant quality goals such as cost of poor quality (CoPQ) and MRB. ⦁ Oversee all aspects of quality at manufacturing plant. ⦁ Establish and/or implement departmental/corporate policies, goals, objectives and procedures. ⦁ Oversees and manages the success of quality processes including material review board, corrective and preventative actions via the TE complaint handling system, as well as the success of our internal audit program.  ⦁ Oversees and manages the successful completion of activities including the accurate compilation of data packs and successful first-time submission approvals of these packs from our customers.  ⦁ Work closely with supply chain to achieve and forecast completion dates of quality owned activities of document control.  ⦁ Identify and assess data associated with customer complaints, outputs of material review board, and documented QCPC to develop key trends and drive quality proficiency through all aspects of the factory.  ⦁ Oversees and manages the sites ISO 9001:2015 quality management system by ensuring adherence to all requirements and the overall ongoing improvements to this QMS.  ⦁ Champions the successful completion of registrar, customer, and corporate ISO audits.  ⦁ Lead and coach the quality assurance team to ensure maximum team performance which includes hands-on leadership, continuous improvement and development as well as coaching of direct reports.  ⦁ Lead and oversee the deployment and execution of quality policies, objectives, targets, goals, and quality initiatives.  ⦁ Provide training and leadership in the application of statistical methods and quality tools throughout the business. Be a principal resource for quality methods, statistical processes, and quality control.  ⦁ Regularly report on site quality metrics to the site’s plant manager as well as senior management when necessary.  ⦁ Performs other relevant duties as assigned by plant manager **What your background should look like:** ⦁ Bachelor of Science degree in Quality or Engineering  ⦁ 8+ years of direct Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment.  ⦁ Preferred candidate will have a strong technical background ie. STEM  ⦁ Six Sigma green/black belt desired. ⦁ Working knowledge of Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plan and GR&R. ⦁ Expert in problem solving skills such as 8D, 5-Why, Pareto and Data Analysis. ⦁ Ideal candidate would have experience leading supervisors of Quality Teams. ⦁ Industry experience in department of defense quality management.  ⦁ Has led ISO 9001:2015 internal audit and external recertification audits   ⦁ Strong executive presence to be an influential force on direct reports, peers, higher management, as well as customers.  ⦁ Strong proficiency in the execution of 8D PPSR and problem-solving methodologies.  ⦁ Strong cross collaboration and team building skills with a passion to develop and coach team members.  ⦁ Experience with exposure to high mix with low volume manufacturing environments.  ⦁ Strong proficiency in AS9100 management  ⦁ Proficient in Quality assurance pertaining to electro-optical cable assemblies. **Competencies** Building Effective Teams Managing and Measuring Work Motivating Others Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) **ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY** TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity) **COMPENSATION** • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $111,600– 167,400 (subject to change dependent on physical location) • Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. • Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits **BENEFITS** • A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits. **EOE, Including Disability/Vets** Location: EL CAJON, CA, US, 92020 City: EL CAJON State: CA Country/Region: US Travel: 10% to 25% Requisition ID: 131563 Alternative Locations: Function: Manufacturing TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.