Job Details

SUMMARY
The Supervisor Quality Assurance is responsible for the day-to-day function of the Quality Assurance Department for HBE (Huntington, Burnaugh, and Elkhart). The Area Supervisor Quality Assurance coordinates, manages and assists with any plant quality issues as they pertain to products, critical processes or procedures, division quality requirements and reporting, as well as ISO, ASME, AS 9100, Laboratory, and customer standards. The Area Supervisor Quality Assurance also works with Special Metals' Suppliers, Purchasing and Engineering to improve purchased part/material quality to a consistent high level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinate the day to day functions of the QA Department.
Coordinate the Supplier Partnership Program with Purchasing.
Participate in supplier and internal quality system audits and surveys.
Review and monitor supplier interface from receipt of material through rejection notification and corrective action when necessary.
Provide technical interface between suppliers and the plant on purchased products.
Promote quality consciousness, motivating personnel to perform and produce to the best of their ability with regard to quality and productivity.
Help to develop inspection procedures, plans, guidelines and records for all work areas to ensure the control of product quality is maintained.
Assess the need for new gages; arranging for their purchase or creation and assuring their accuracy by directing inspection, calibration and use.
Keep the Manager of Quality and Testing apprised of all issues involving quality.
Assist in analysis of material problems, investigate any issues and follow up, conduct any reliability testing necessary.
Coordinate all activities associated with the facility quality certifications (ASME, ISO, NADCAP, Military Specifications)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
4 year degree in related field. Four years of experience in engineering and/or quality in a manufacturing environment is required.
In lieu of a 4 year degree, a 2 year degree in a related field with 6-8 years of metals industry experience required in a QA/QC role.
Certification in Quality Systems Lead auditing

SPECIAL SKILLS
Ability to follow SWIs and maintain quality standards.
Ability to adjust and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong communication, organizational and teamwork skills.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office required).
Strong background in Quality Management Systems auditing.
Strong background corrective actions and the quality tools used for effective corrective actions.

COMPETENCIES
Excellent computer skills
Lots of initiative
Great organizational skills
Confident decision-making ability
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Diversity to be able to communicate to all levels of the organization.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
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. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - THE WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE AN EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTERS WHILE PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

(This position is eligible for a referral bonus per the PCC Metals Group Referral Bonus Program).

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

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