Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Monroe, WI

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Manager to establish and oversee the overall Quality Assurance Program at their facility. This reputable company is a leading manufacturer of large-scale agricultural and industrial equipment.

About the Company

• A prominent player in the agricultural equipment industry
• A thriving multinational organization with a revenue of $1.3 Billion and over 5,000 employees
• Several hundred team members at the Monroe, WI location
• Production orders booked for the next year
• Dynamic CEO who rose through the ranks to steer the organization to new heights
• A strong safety-oriented culture that promotes individual growth

Benefits and Features

• Generous benefits package including 3% employer match on 401K, health, vision, dental, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and life insurance
• Reliable bonus program
• Work/life balance with actual vacation time without being tied to work responsibilities
• A culture of continuous improvement where all team members are encouraged to contribute their ideas
• Business casual work environment

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, train, and supervise the assigned Quality Assurance Technicians and other team members
• Provide training and education on various quality control techniques
• Lead department and process improvement teams using lean enterprise techniques
• Drive quality measurement and improvement activities to meet both company and customer quality requirements
• Review engineering documentation and verify specifications with Engineering to establish quality and reliability standards
• Compile, tabulate, and analyze inspection data, and recommend improvements to address deviations from quality standards
• Conduct root cause analysis when problems arise
• Identify raw material and in-process product conditions through inspections and sample collection
• Analyze production and inspection data to determine conformance to specifications
• Maintain the product quality documentation system by developing and updating quality assurance procedures
• Collaborate with product service and warranty personnel to resolve manufacturing quality issues
• Advocate for quality concerns and ensure timely resolution
• Develop and administer a supplier quality assurance program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred, relevant experience will be considered
• 5+ years of quality experience in a similar manufacturing environment
• ASQ Certification preferred
• Experience with metal fabrication and strong QA methodology skills
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills