Manager – In‑Process Quality
Core
Ensures product and process integrity across Machining, Heat Treatment, and Assembly operations while driving continuous quality improvement toward zero defects.
Role type
Manager – In-Process Quality
Builds
Production operations quality systems and defect reduction initiatives
Domain
Manufacturing (Machining, Heat Treatment, Assembly)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Quality Assurance in Manufacturing)
Required skills
Statistical analysis, Process capability studies (Cp, Cpk), APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, Root cause analysis, Change management, Calibration compliance, MSA, Measurement system analysis, Poka-yoke design, Audit leadership, Metallurgical test analysis
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Ensure product quality integrity across Machining, Heat Treatment, and Assembly operations; Drive continuous quality improvement aligned with customer and business requirements; Support production teams using structured problem-solving tools and statistical analysis; Ensure process capability studies (Cp, Cpk) and process validation; Lead New Product Development through APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP; Maintain complete traceability of materials, batches, and process records; Implement effective change management and process validations; Ensure effective incoming, in-process, and final inspection systems; Monitor defects, conduct root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions; Analyze metallurgical test and heat treatment results for defect reduction; Ensure customer-specific requirements compliance; Drive poka‑yoke and mistake-proofing systems; Lead FPY improvement and scrap reduction initiatives; Conduct Line Quality Audits and Layered Process Audits (LPA); Lead internal, customer, product, and process audits and close findings; Apply strong inspection, MSA, and measurement system knowledge; Drive Change Management and Calibration compliance; Train shop floor teams on quality and problem-solving tools
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
