Quality Manager
Stryten Energy - Milwaukee, WI
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OverviewIndividual will provide leadership in the day to day activities for all departments within the facility and partner with the Engineering community to solve problems and improve quality. Regular responsibilities require management of product and process data collection and summary, corrective action system updates, Calibration, internal auditing, and key customer communications. This individual should have a thorough working knowledge of ISO9000 Quality System Requirements, and the Quality Operating System for manufacturing and distribution. ResponsibilitiesProvide day to day quality support to manufacturing in the form of plans and proceduresResponsible for quality team coverage on the production floor and lab testing in compliance with testing and control plan requirementsCoordinate and participate in MSA evaluations, and based are results, work with central quality and the plant to improve measurement systemsCoordinate and validate all measurement gauges used to determine quality of product are calibrated, in good working order, are used correctly, and all test methods are followedValidate the plant complies with all quality control inspections and sampling techniques which will assure products meet company and customer quality standardsResponsible for the adherence to Process Control Plans as well as Process and Product specificationsVerify incoming material requirementsPeriodic sampling of in-process componentsResponsible for the coordination of short term and long term capability studies in conjunction with the plant process engineering team for continuous improvementConduct research on product defects, test performance, plant reject and scrap, and drive process or product improvementsDevelop timely response to customer quality concerns and drive permanent corrective actions into the plantLead structure problem solving training within the plant and lead by exampleAssist with conducting and preparation of quality audits and reportsWork with teams on problem solving initiatives and link actions and outcomes to Control Plans, PFMEA's, plant inspection points, and Customer returnsCoordinate efforts with the team with corrective action resolution for internal KPI's and external customer issues (assembly plant complaint and warranty initiatives)Perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the jobSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for providing technical guidance and direction to positions including but not limited to Customer Quality Specialist, Quality Systems Coordinator, Quality Inspectors, Lab and Calibration Technicians, and clerks. Day to day supervision responsibilities include determining departmental training needs, evaluation of subordinate job performance, recommend salary/title changes, and determining hiring actions. Coaching and developing employees for future career advancement and to assure accountability and adherence to established policies and procedures.RELATIONSHIPSMaintain positive corporate, employee, customer and vendor working relationships to enable resolution of the most difficult quality issues.QualificationsEducation, Experience, Certifications:Minimum of 4-year technical degree in science, engineering, or quality.If no College Degree, must have 10 years or more experience as a Quality Manager in a Manufacturing facility.5-8 years related experience as a quality engineer or equivalent at a corporate and/or manufacturing plant.Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) desired.Competencies, Skills, Knowledge:Demonstrate leadership skillsProficient in problem solving - root cause analysis, 5 why, etc.Must be quality and customer orientedMust have strong problem solving skillsKnowledgeable in ISO9000 quality standards; APQP methodology; Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAPsKnowledgeable in Six Sigma and Lean toolsFamiliarity with Quality Operating SystemsMust be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment on multiple projectsStrong skills in statistical methodsStrong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skillsStrong computer skills -Windows-based programsTRAVEL, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSTravel Expectations: = 15%LI-JAEEOStryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.About Our CompanyStryten Energy helps solve the world's most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world's most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at
Created: 2024-10-11