Quality Manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Waseyabek Development Company

TITLE: QUALITY MANAGER

POSITION: EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF QUALITY

SUMMARY: PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND MONITORS QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS FOR DESIGN, DELIVERY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN OPERATION CONSISTENT WITH ESTABLISHED STANDARDS AND CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DUTIES:

About Safari Circuits

At Safari Circuits, we believe our drive for a family-like culture makes a positive impact on our team and the quality of products we produce. We manufacture Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) for the global electronics market. We are a growing business, and we meet the stringent regulatory demands of medical, military, and defense fields. Founded in 1985, Safari Circuits provides world-class electronics development and manufacturing services to our customers and has a proven track record of creating stability within our ever-growing team. We are ready to shape a stronger future for our company and invest in your success.

MAIN DUTIES

• Monitors APQP activities and help to coordinate with CFT’s (If applicable)
• Works with Corporate Quality Auditor (CQA) to maintains ISO/IATF registration, thru audits and management reviews, and reviews findings identified by CQA to ensure that proper actions are being taken
• Works with CFT Teams on internal problem resolution and continuous improvement
• Evaluate and sign off on CAPAs, quality plans, documentation, customer complaints, audits, validations, training, NCMRs and other quality feedback mechanisms. Escalation contact for customer issues
• Report to Management on the performance of the quality management system and any need for improvement through KPI activities
• Ensures compliance with IPC610 acceptability requirements
• Through subordinates, designs, directs, and monitors Quality Control activities; works with SQE for incoming/outgoing inspection, SPC, in process and final audit.
• Assists in design, training and implementation of quality training programs

• Supports the Nonconforming Material process with CFT teams
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Manufacturing factory experience (required)
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is desired
• ASQ Registration (highly desired)
• ISO/IATF Audit experience (required)
• IPC610 Registration (highly desired)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4-year college degree (or equivalent experience); electronics manufacturing experience a plus
• Experience with Quality Engineering concepts and activities
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in automotive environment (preferably electronics or electrical)

SKILL SET

• Analytical & Organizational skills. Detailed oriented
• Project Management Skills
• Able to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self motivated individual who enjoys measured improvements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit / stand as needed
• Lift up to 25 lbs

Travel Requirements: 

Some travel may be required, up to 10% of the time. The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air.

Disclaimer: 

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.   

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion,