Thorud Inc. a Bloomington based manufacturer is seeking a Quality Manager. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including medical, dental, flex fund, life insurance, paid vacation, (8) paid holidays and a 401K plan with company match.

The Quality Manager position is responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system and ensuring that all products manufactured by the organization meet or exceed all customer and regulatory specifications.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALITY MANAGEMENT-Processes and procedures are in place to manufacture quality products.
CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE-meet industry standards and regulations.
NON-CONFORMANCE- Track problems and implement corrective action.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT-develop new processes and improve existing processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the Quality department as part of the management team

Manage and continually improve the ISO system. We are currently 9001 implementing 13485 quality system.

Coordinate quality planning for all product

Coordinate planning and execution of all PPAP's

Manage quality staff including; Quality engineers, CMM programmers, Quality Control

Inspectors

Lead and manage all customer and certified body audits

Interface with customers on quality issues including: New product development, PPAP, quality system audits, corrective and preventive actions, non conforming material, and all other customer communication as required

Manage the supplier quality assurance program

Manage the corrective action system

Manage and lead the internal audit program

Supervise and manage the gage calibration team

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent in Quality, Information Management or Engineering.

- Certification as Quality Engineer/Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Master desired.

- 6 to 10 years of related experience and/or training: Quality inspector, traditional machining, ISO certification.

Proven record of managing quality department

Experience with statistical techniques including: Gage R&R's, capability analysis, statistical process control, and pre-control

Experience with 8D problem solving

Experience with lean manufacturing techniques

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

Full Time in office: Monday to Friday

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