Producto Corp
Description
The Quality Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the company's quality management program, including inspection, testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement over 3 manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires both strategic oversight and direct involvement in inspection and problem-solving activities on the production floor. The Quality Director ensures that products consistently meet customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable regulatory and industry certifications.
Key Responsibilities: • Champion and uphold the company's values, vision, mission and quality policy in all activities. • Adhere to and help enforce company policies, procedures, and internal control standards. • Direct and manage all activities within the Quality Department, including Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians. • Establish department goals, KPIs, and quality objectives that align with company strategy. • Develop, coach, and evaluate team members to ensure competence, engagement, and accountability. Lead by example, maintaining a visible and active presence on the production floor. • Oversee and participate in first article, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with specifications and drawings. • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T. • Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMMs, gauges, etc.) to verify part conformance. • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve inspection plans, work instructions, and sampling procedures. • Maintain calibration and control of all inspection equipment. • Manage and maintain the company's QMS in compliance with ISO9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D (and/or industry-specific standards). • Lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings are documented, corrected, and closed on time. • Oversee documentation control, ensuring policies, procedures, and records are current and accurate. • Prepare and submit quality reports and performance metrics to senior leadership. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances and customer issues. • Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence. • Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation. • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality tools to identify and implement process improvements. • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, audits, and certifications. • Investigate and resolve customer complaints with professionalism and urgency. • Manage supplier quality performance and assist with incoming inspection or supplier corrective actions as needed. • Collect, analyze, and report key quality performance indicators (defect rates, rework, scrap, returns, etc.). • Use data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support operational decision-making.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered. • Minimum 7 years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Strong hands-on inspection skills and understanding of dimensional measurement tools and techniques. • Proven ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and apply GD&T principles. • In-depth knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D and quality management systems. • Experience with corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality software systems (SPC, CMM, or QMS software). • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of internal personnel. • Experience in plastics, precision machining, or manufacturing for regulated industries. • Experience with PPAP, FMEA, control plans and other advanced quality planning tools.
Work Environment: • Work environment includes manufacturing and warehouse settings with exposure to machinery, moderate noise and variable temperatures. • Must be able to stand and move between production and office areas frequently. • Hands-on leadership expected. • May involve standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working near machinery.
Expected Hours of Work: • This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday. While weekend work is rare, occasional weekend activity may be required based on business needs.
Travel: • 10% • Possible international travel
Pay Range
$140,000.00 Annually to $160,000.00 Annually
The Quality Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the company's quality management program, including inspection, testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement over 3 manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires both strategic oversight and direct involvement in inspection and problem-solving activities on the production floor. The Quality Director ensures that products consistently meet customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable regulatory and industry certifications.
Key Responsibilities: • Champion and uphold the company's values, vision, mission and quality policy in all activities. • Adhere to and help enforce company policies, procedures, and internal control standards. • Direct and manage all activities within the Quality Department, including Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians. • Establish department goals, KPIs, and quality objectives that align with company strategy. • Develop, coach, and evaluate team members to ensure competence, engagement, and accountability. Lead by example, maintaining a visible and active presence on the production floor. • Oversee and participate in first article, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with specifications and drawings. • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T. • Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMMs, gauges, etc.) to verify part conformance. • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve inspection plans, work instructions, and sampling procedures. • Maintain calibration and control of all inspection equipment. • Manage and maintain the company's QMS in compliance with ISO9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D (and/or industry-specific standards). • Lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings are documented, corrected, and closed on time. • Oversee documentation control, ensuring policies, procedures, and records are current and accurate. • Prepare and submit quality reports and performance metrics to senior leadership. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances and customer issues. • Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence. • Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation. • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality tools to identify and implement process improvements. • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, audits, and certifications. • Investigate and resolve customer complaints with professionalism and urgency. • Manage supplier quality performance and assist with incoming inspection or supplier corrective actions as needed. • Collect, analyze, and report key quality performance indicators (defect rates, rework, scrap, returns, etc.). • Use data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support operational decision-making.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered. • Minimum 7 years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Strong hands-on inspection skills and understanding of dimensional measurement tools and techniques. • Proven ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and apply GD&T principles. • In-depth knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D and quality management systems. • Experience with corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality software systems (SPC, CMM, or QMS software). • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of internal personnel. • Experience in plastics, precision machining, or manufacturing for regulated industries. • Experience with PPAP, FMEA, control plans and other advanced quality planning tools.
Work Environment: • Work environment includes manufacturing and warehouse settings with exposure to machinery, moderate noise and variable temperatures. • Must be able to stand and move between production and office areas frequently. • Hands-on leadership expected. • May involve standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working near machinery.
Expected Hours of Work: • This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday. While weekend work is rare, occasional weekend activity may be required based on business needs.
Travel: • 10% • Possible international travel
Pay Range
$140,000.00 Annually to $160,000.00 Annually