Director of Quality


AP Professionals
Published
February 4, 2025
Job Type
Salary Lower Range
140
Salary Upper Range
160
Salary Option
Yearly
City
Rochester

Description

AP Professionals is collaborating with a local manufacturing company seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead a world-class, quality organization to drive product quality strategies and ensure on-time delivery of high-value products. This role involves overseeing quality processes, root cause investigations, SPC initiatives, and managing a dedicated quality team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and oversee a high-performing, world-class quality organization.
  • Lead the company-wide calibration of tools and testing equipment.
  • Apply statistical process control methods to solve problems and implement SPC practices across the organization.
  • Develop and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.
  • Design and implement quality control tools to ensure products meet all required specifications.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies related to product quality, processes, design, and production.
  • Oversee product quality investigations and lead troubleshooting efforts when issues arise.
  • Identify root causes of product quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Promote a strong culture of customer-focused quality awareness across the organization.
  • Ensure the effective operation of Receiving, In-Process, and Final Inspection activities.
  • Develop robust qualification test plans to support quality and reliability in new product development.
  • Oversee the quality of both incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Manage supplier qualification processes and monitor supplier performance for externally sourced materials and components.
  • Play an active role on the leadership team, contributing to the achievement of business objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of the organization.
  • Collaborate effectively with Production, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, customers, suppliers, and other external partners.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

  • Over 10 years of experience in product quality and reliability within a manufacturing setting.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience managing quality teams in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and precision.
  • Excellent multitasking abilities combined with outstanding communication skills.
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