Quality Manager
Core
Develop, establish, and improve manufacturing systems and processes to drive process stability, robustness, and 100% customer satisfaction through coaching and mentoring manufacturing leaders and engineers.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Engineering Manager
Builds
Manufacturing systems, quality standards, and measurement practices for firearms production
Domain
Manufacturing / Quality Engineering / Firearms
Required skills
Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis (DMAIC/5Why), Supplier Quality Management, New Product Development (APQP/PPAP), Process Capability Analysis, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gage Control Plans, Change Control Management, Team Coaching and Mentoring
Preferred skills
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, or Business Administration, Industry professional body membership
Technologies
CMM, Keyence, Hardness Inspection (Macro/Micro), NDT Equipment, Metallurgical Inspection Equipment
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain quality goals across Supplier, Process, Product, and Customer pillars; Develop and maintain Quality Engineering Standards including pFMEA and Process Sheets; Manage New Product Development Quality through APQP; Lead Customer Service Repair Technicians and manage customer returns; Coach and mentor manufacturing team members and engineers; Evaluate inspection and NDT equipment for production needs; Support purchasing through supplier quality engagement and corrective actions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC