Quality Assurance Manager

Description Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment. Mini-Circuits' sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website. Salary Range: $115,000-$145,000 per year Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Manager actively promotes and implements the Quality Management System by means of monitoring, evaluating and reporting of all Quality related activities. These tasks are to be accomplished in accordance with the Quality Management System Manual. All Quality Assurance activities shall be directed toward customer satisfaction and continuous quality improvement. Job Function: Manage Quality related activities in all areas of the company including the following: Inspection Internal Auditing Calibration Failure Analysis Corrective and preventive action / Root Cause Analysis Reliability Analysis and Stress Testing Non-Conforming Material Raw Material/Finish Product Qualification ESD Control Rohs Compliance Schedule, monitor and report on internal auditing and other major areas of Quality & Reliability activity. Present summary reports at periodic Management Review meetings. Monitor and support subcontractor related activities (e.g., Qualification, Performance, Corrective Action). Monitor and report on effectiveness of internal and external corrective and preventive action activities. Monitor and report on inspection yield analysis. Provide appropriate customer support, including surveys and RMA support. Champion continuous implementation of all systems and procedures to achieve and maintain an ISO 9001/AS9100 registration. Promote and implement use of SPC. Lean, 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis. Promote and support activities related to establishing product reliability expressed as MTTF and as stress capability, including on-line monitoring of reliability. Verify effectiveness of member training. Approve ECNs and assign reviewers based on review matrix. Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming products or services until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. To certify Internal Auditors. Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering; training in statistical techniques and quality management. Minimum of 5-7 years in relevant activities at similar companies. Prior management experience. Experience in statistical methods, (i.e. sampling, control charts, SPC, etc.) Should have had training in leadership skills, statistical techniques, internal auditing and ISO 9000. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Requirements/Skills: Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct. Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time. Occasional travel, some overnight, as required. Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion. Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.

Created: 2024-11-24