Quality Assurance Manager Needed

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Are you a Quality Assurance Manager with an electrical or electronic equipment manufacturer?

Are you a strong manager of staff with oversight of inspection and testing, continuous improvement and production support?

Are you a proponent of lean manufacturing with a keen focus on cost management and product quality?

Are you a self-starter, critical and logical thinker who takes ownership of your work?

If so, read on . . . my client, Able Coil & Electronics (Bolton, CT) has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager, preferably a local candidate.

Company Background

A leading coil and transformer manufacturer, the company has manufactured and serviced highly customized products in the US for nearly 50 years with a niche in fine wire electro-magnetic assemblies. Their products have been in space and at the south pole – working in extreme conditions with high performance and high reliability.

Position Responsibilities ~ Supervise staff and participate in the following:

Inspection and Testing

Define the Test Process and create/update Production Documentation.
Handle all aspects of the Test Process, including Testing Tooling, written instructions and all Process Documentation.
Work with Product Engineering and Test area personnel to develop efficient methods for testing product. Design or specify test equipment, as required.
Maintain and complete all required Test Engineering documentation, including: process sheets, engineering changes, and non-conformance documentation.

Continuous Improvement

Identify cost-savings and quality improvement projects in assigned areas and move them from concept to implementation.
Lead and manage the resolution of customer problems, and implement corrective actions that resolve the root cause in the identified product and similar products.
Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient testing methods.

Production Support

Lead electromechanical troubleshooting of Product, Test Process and support equipment.
Participate in reviews and investigation of component failures.
Provide training for employees on assigned tasks and projects.
Coordinate schedules and work required by associates to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Technical Skills & Experience

· Minimum of an Associate’s degree in an Electrical, Electronic, or Electro-Mechanical discipline.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical or electronic equipment manufacturing, preferably serving both the commercial and aerospace markets.

· Minimum of 2 years in a Quality Control Manager role supervising staff.

· Experience with first article approval.

· Knowledge of electrical conductivity and thermal properties of epoxies and metals (a plus!).

· Experience leading an organization to AS9100/ISO9001 certification (a plus!)

· Six Sigma certification (a plus!).

Personal Qualifications

· Excellent written and communication skills

· Superior interpersonal skills

· Good analytical, problem-solving skills