Quality Manager

Overview

Lead quality initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement for manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• quality audits
• cmm inspection
• apqp support
• supplier coordination
• team leadership

Tasks

-Utilize data to drive continual improvement actions across the entire value stream. -Verifies the compliance and use of standardized quality and business process documentation. -Generate methods for data collection. -Facilitate, track, and ensure closure of all requested internal and supplier corrective and preventative actions. -Identifies and inspects products using gauges, coordinate measuring machine, scales, and vision prior to shipment. -Review and reconcile in process and final inspection documentation for shipments. -Discuss and prepare equipment evaluation reports with plant management, make appropriate recommendations. -Support New Product Development and review quality inputs using APQP methods to ensure a flawless launch. -Works with Suppliers for New Product Introduction as well as in series production when issues arise. -Document, track, and report on key manufacturing objectives for the site. -Review and resolve site design, manufacturing, and field issues. Collaborate with the site team to drive solutions and countermeasure plans are put in place to avoid repeat issues. -Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure resolution of issues, corrective actions and continual improvement activities are completed. -Work cross functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations during the New Product Introduction processes using APQP/PPAP methods and techniques such as DFMEAs, PFMEAs, ISIRs, & DFMEA. -Verifies the compliance and use of standardized quality and process documentation. -Hire, manage and develop a technical team of quality personnel. -Supports Astec’s core values, mission statement and vision statement.

Requirements

• excel
• visio
• iso9001
• erp
• six sigma
• metal fabrication

What You Bring

-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visio -Strong understanding of Metal Fabrication and related processes. Ability to understand drawings, schematics (electrical / hydraulic), engineering specifications and test data. -Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities. -Experience with developing, maintaining and improving ISO9001:2015 or similar quality system and internal audit process for the continual improvement of the Business Management System -Ability to effectively speak publicly and make presentations is required. -Ability to handle the physical demands of lifting up to 35 pounds, standing and kneeling for long periods of time, and working in tight or confined spaces -Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. -Ability to perform well in a team environment -A minimum of 5-10 years of leadership experience in quality, engineering, operational excellence/Lean. -Strong background utilizing ERP driven quality processes and systems. -Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business -A bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or Operations is required. Master’s degree and/or professional certificate in CQE or CQM / OE or Six Sigma Certification desired. -Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is required. -Strong problem solving skilled required and must be able to solve problems at both a strategic and functional level.

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About Astec

-Founded with a vision to provide innovative equipment solutions to the construction industry. -A leader in the design and manufacturing of equipment for road building, aggregate processing, and energy sectors. -Delivers reliable, durable machinery that helps build infrastructure and energy projects around the world. -Known for pioneering technologies in asphalt mixing, crushing, screening, and environmental solutions. -Astec's commitment to product innovation has shaped major projects globally, from highways to power plants. -Throughout its history, Astec has led with a forward-thinking approach to sustainability in construction. -The company’s diverse portfolio spans across infrastructure development, industrial energy solutions, and more. -Astec’s impact can be seen in projects that range from municipal infrastructure to global energy plants.

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