Quality Manager - comm'l heat treat

30+ year veteran heat treater seeks an experienced Quality Manager to supervise a diverse team quality technicians/engineers and assist with on-boarding and training of new staff as required

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain facility accreditations and manage third party and customer audit processes
• Ensure that quality-related procedures/instructions are current and add value to the operation
• Maintain regular KPIs related to:
  • Quality
  • Health, Safety & Environment
  • Continuous Improvement
• Oversee the facility’s training schedule and records, pulling on other Managers to develop training materials and carry out required and value-added training in their respective departments
• Participate in relevant employee training and performance review activities
• Coordinate with the Production Manager to ensure that shop order procedures are diligently followed
• Ensure equipment calibration is maintained according to required accuracy/frequency
• Review, control and maintenance of calibration and quality records including furnace charts, job cards, P.O.s, certifications and lab samples
• Assign and review non-conformances to HTS Aurora QMS and coordinate their disposition and resolution using appropriate RCA/CAPA methodology
• Control relevant sub-contractors and vendors by audit, surveillance and/or review of subcontractor documentation and maintain an approved vendor list
• Provide occasional after-hours support for quality/metallurgy-related issues

Minimum Required Education, Skills, Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (Metallurgy, Materials Science or similar)
• 5 years relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in a Quality Management/Metallurgy role. Experience in the heat treatment industry is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Industry Standards/Specifications/Checklists such as:
  • ISO 9001
  • AS9100
  • IATF 16949
  • CQI-9
  • Nadcap (heat treatment)
  • ISO 14001
  • AMS 2750
• General understanding of heat-treating processes and equipment
• Physical and mental readiness for occasional business travel
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Excellent English verbal and written communication/negotiation skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to organize own work
• Valid driver's license

Compensation: $100,000.00