We are seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to take full ownership of all quality-related activities within a world class electronics manufacturer in Belvidere Illinois. As the sole leader of the Quality function, you will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving quality systems, processes, and standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of quality in the manufacturing and assembly electrical components.  This includes the evaluation of existing quality and manufacturing processes, addressing internal and external corrective actions, continuous improvement and compliance with our ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2016 certifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with our customer specific requirements, quality policy, company standards, regulatory and external standards.
• Interact with customers, suppliers, production and engineering personnel in resolving quality problems and leading the implementation of corrective actions using problem solving tools such as 8D and the 5 Whys.
• Ability to interpret detailed mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams as required.
• Provide production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements and addressing operator inquiries.
• Present and interpret for management, accurate and timely reports on quality-based operations in the plant.
• Leads the development of quality targets, goals and objectives.
• Communicates quality issues to various stakeholders throughout the organization, as well as serving as a central point of contact for addressing internal and external quality concerns.
• Evaluate and process customer returns and non-conforming materials.
• Manage ECNs and Rev documentation.

KEYS TO THIS OPPORTUNITY

·         Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing and quality experience in Electronics Manufacturing

·         Knowledge of electronics and wire harness manufacturing

·         Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills

·         Proficient at reading, analyzing and interpreting customer drawings, specifications, procedures and standards

·         Proficient with computer systems, ERP software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

·         Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel

·         B.S. in Engineering or equivalent work experience

BENEFITS