About:

• Location: Los Lunas, NM
• Full-time onsite position

The Role:

• The Quality Manager will collaborate with the site management team to maintain the Quality System, promote Continuous Improvement, and drive Customer Satisfaction.
• This role serves as the subject matter expert for Quality Systems, Quality Control activities, Quality Training, and Change Control management within the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and coordinate department personnel activities.
• Implement Quality Improvement Programs.
• Evaluate and determine the acceptance or rejection of physically and chemically tested products.
• Maintain, coordinate, and distribute updated manufacturing specifications and audit requirements.
• Ensure calibration of all test equipment and instruments at specified intervals.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams to address and resolve customer quality concerns.
• Conduct internal quality audits and provide quality training to staff.
• Maintain records in compliance with company policies.
• Generate management reports detailing quality performance and improvements.
• Foster a strong working relationship between Quality and Manufacturing teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience is required
• Previous experience as a Quality Manager is required
• Previous experience in the Metal Castings Industry is required
• Previous experience in Foundry is required
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in maintaining ISO 9001:2008/AS9100C and other quality systems.
• Experience with process improvement, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• ASQ certification or comparable experience is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications.

Must have:

• Metal Foundry or Metal Castings Manufacturing.
• Previous management experience. Would consider a supervisor candidate if they present themselves well and have 5+ years with the title.
• 10+ Yrs in Quality.
• ISO 9001 & AS9100C Exp.

Nice to have:

• Operational excellence experience.
• Aerospace experience.
• DoD / Military Contract exp.