QC Director Jobs in New Hampshire

Job Title: Corporate Quality Manager Company: Wakefield Thermal Solutions Location: Pelham, NH Description: ABOUT THE JOB :Wakefield Solutions, Inc., is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions and metal and plastic components for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield’s products include heat sinks, extrusions, bonded fin assemblies, convoluted fin assemblies, custom panels and enclosures, precision compression clamp systems, and accessory products.  Most recently, Wakefield acquired two additional companies, Engineered Sintering and Plastics (ESP) and Simon Industries, to further round out our portfolio of products and capabilities.DESCRIPTION: The Corporate Quality Manager is a highly visible position that will be responsible for managing the development, implementation and maintenance of quality assurance systems and activities for multiple corporate manufacturing locations. This includes maintaining current ISO and TS certifications. Oversees the preparation of quality reports and must be able to track corrective actions, direct problem-solving teams, and utilize statistical and other appropriate quality tools as necessary to permanently resolve and prevent problems.  The successful candidate will have significant experience in directing the consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practice systems, validating processes, providing documentation and managing staff.  RESPONSIBILITIES:§         Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining systems improvements; implementing change. §         Develops quality assurance plans by conducting hard analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures. §         Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures. §         Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods. §         Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. QUALIFICATIONS: §         B.S. Engineering Degree, 5+ years of related manufacturing experience, 5+ years experience in implementation of quality management program, with 5 or more years in a leadership role.  §         Hands on experience with Process Improvement and Analyzing InformationQuality Engineering, Emphasizing Excellence, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Lean, Six Sigma and project Management.   §         10+ yrs of Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Quality team management experience.  §         Experiences in dealings with customers. §         Domestic and international travel up to 50%. This position is located in our corporate office located in Pelham, NH.  Please visit our website at http://www.wakefield.com / or more information on our company or to match your previous experience to our product line.  Wakefield Solutions, Inc. has an excellent benefits package that includes 401k, medical and dental insurance, vacation and holidays.  Please note that we are an EOE and each response will be considered carefully, but only those individuals that are most qualified for the position will be contacted. Submit resume with salary history to: Human Resources33 Bridge StPelham, NH 03076Fax:  Register to View Email:   Register to View

Job Title: Quality Manager Company: Wakefield Thermal Solutions Location: Pelham, NH Description: Wakefield Solutions, Inc., is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions and metal and plastic components for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield’s products include heat sinks, extrusions, bonded fin assemblies, convoluted fin assemblies, custom panels and enclosures, precision compression clamp systems, and accessory products.  Most recently, Wakefield acquired two additional companies, Engineered Sintering and Plastics (ESP) and Simon Industries, to further round out our portfolio of products and capabilities.   DESCRIPTION:The Quality Control Manager is responsible for “hands on” monitoring of production process for conformance with ISO/TS16949 requirements; performance of company, system, compliance and surveillance audits.  Duties include investigating customer issues, writing and updating quality assurance procedures in consultation with employees to maintain the Quality System.  The successful candidate will possess strategic and tactical capabilities while directly managing the activities and performance of the Quality department in a manufacturing setting.  To be successful, you must create a culture that ensures speed to market, while reducing risk and increasing quality.  RESPONSIBILITIES:§        Management of technicians and inspectors to ensure site-wide continuous enhancement of our existing procedures to ensure our products meet or exceed product inspection requirements.   §        Provide consistency of practices and procedures, compliance and direct management to fill customer orders with as-ordered, to spec, quality, and compliant product from all internal operations. §        Develop and maintain a responsive action-oriented and value-added organization by recruiting skilled personnel. §        Provide proper training and cross-train all employees as required. §        Work closely with the sales and management team to resolve issues and put in place measures to avoid issues recurring. §        Work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing requirements and options, in a clear, constructive and positive manner. §        Implement QA entry and exit criteria, quality metrics and reporting. §        Build a strong technical culture that allows for growth, flexibility, and innovation. §        Understand and solve compliance issues associated with the Quality System. §        Evaluate QA staff for job performance, development, recognition and disciplinary action. §        Maintain ISO/TS requirements and procedures as needed. §        Manage all internal and external audits to successful closure.  REQUIREMENTS:§        BS in science, engineering, quality, or related field. §        5 plus years working in a manufacturing environment in a quality assurance and compliance role §        Must possess strong leadership, communication and process management skills. §        Able to define and implement QA strategy and document QA processes and procedures. §        Detail oriented, able to thrive in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements. §        Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of employees, across geographic and cultural boundaries. §        Knowledge of ISO9001 and TS16949 Standard, regulations and conformance. §        Strong, organized, technical approach to problem solving and product inspection. §        Good math and computer skills. §        Knowledge of manufacturing processes required. §        Familiar with mechanical inspection techniques using a variety of metrologies such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, optical comparators, CMM, etc. §        Knowledge of Customer Quality Standards. This position is located in our corporate office located in Pelham, NH.  The position reports to the Director of Corporate Quality.  Please visit our website at http://www.wakefield.com / or more information on our company or to match your previous experience to our product line.  Wakefield Solutions, Inc. has an excellent benefits package that includes 401k, medical and dental insurance, vacation and holidays.  Please note that we are an EOE and each response will be considered carefully, but only those individuals that are most qualified for the position will be contacted. Submit resume by e-mail with salary history and requirements to: Human Resources33 Bridge StPelham, NH 03076Fax:  Register to View Email:   Register to View

Job Title: Quality Manager Company: Sanmina-SCI Corporation Location: Manchester, NH Description: Job Description: Develops, implements and maintains technical quality assurance systems. Manages Q3K, TL 9000, Six Sigma, 5S. Defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of products. Participates in the review of engineering designs to contribute quality requirements. Assists product support in gathering and analyzing data. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Job Requirements:Requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Engineering or Business Management with 2-3 years in a Quality Management capacity. Very strong written and verbal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Requires familiarity with concepts of TL 9000, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and 5S. Ability to manage multiple priorities.~M~

Job Title: Quality Manager Company: Thermadyne Location: West Lebanon, NH Description: Employer Information About Thermadyne Thermadyne is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of cutting and welding products and accessories under a variety of leading premium brand names including Victor, Tweco, Arcair, Thermal Dynamics, Thermal Arc, Stoody, Turbo Torch, Firepower and Cigweld. View all our jobs Job Position Summary: This hands-on position will provide leadership and management for the quality function while sustaining the quality philosophy and lean culture for the manufacturing site. Specific responsibilities include establishing, maintaining and optimizing an effective quality management system, create and implement product quality plans to achieve the levels of quality established through organizational goals, customer expectations, related stakeholders and market competition, Mechanical and Electronic Inspection Methods, Cost of Quality (COQ), Statistical techniques, Corrective/Preventive Action, MRB systems and Continuous Improvement activities. Provides support, defect analysis and coordination for Returned goods activities. Acts as a liaison between suppliers, materials and engineering as required. Works directly with development and manufacturing engineers and other associates to drive root cause/corrective action for product quality issues which includes product development support, validation testing, component reliability and life testing.

Job Title: Quality Manager (2009-046) Company: Freudenberg-NOK Location: Bristol, NH Description: Freudenberg-NOK is the Americas joint venture partnership between Freudenberg & Co. in Germany and NOK Corp. in Japan. Together, the companies make up the worlds largest producer of elastomeric seals and custom molded products. Since its inception in 1989, Freudenberg-NOK has enjoyed remarkable growth with annual revenues of approx $1 billion.  Today, Freudenberg-NOK is recognized as your Technology Specialist in sealing and vibration control, a valued development partner for OEMs and system suppliers seeking reduced warranty and total costs, the North American benchmark for lean practices, an early adopter of Six Sigma quality practices, and a leader in innovative business approaches.Extending its technology expertise beyond the automotive market, Freudenberg-NOK also provides an extensive portfolio of precision molded products to the aerospace, aftermarket, fluid power, oil and gas, marine, healthcare/medical, off-highway equipment, recreational, industrial, chemical processing and semiconductor markets worldwide. RESPONSIBILITIES:This position is accountable for assuring that all finished products from this manufacturing facility conform to customer and company quality standards and specifications and for assuring that all of our manufacturing and quality systems conform to customer requirements.  This position acts as customer representative for all quality related matters- Coordinates implementation of Quality System in all facets of operation.- Effectively coordinate and establish valid quality standards that are acceptable to the customers.-  Provide effective records and analysis of scrap to production, engineering, and the laboratory to provide the basis for quality improvement and cost reduction.- Assure timely completion of customer part certification requirements and assist vendor certification/audit program to enhance quality.- Establish Statistical Process Control throughout production areas to aid in improvement of quality and manufacturing systems.- Maintain close communication with sales, application engineers and other support personnel to improve customer service.- Maintain close communication with customers relative to quality trends and standards.- Manages QSI system and ensures effective execution of the QSI system.- Drive continual improvement through the quality system utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Systems methodology- Responsible for Environmental Standard.  QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in Management and Quality Control is required.  A Masters’ Degree is preferred.  - Extensive knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Advanced Quality Planning, problem solving techniques and other quality systems.  - Excellent communication skills both verbally and written are required. - Travel is required as well as unusual work schedule due to customer visits or requirements.- Position requires a courteous personality capable of easing the customers during crisis situations while keeping the interests of Freudenberg-NOK in mind.- As a condition of employment, the incumbent shall learn, abide by and sponsor the Guiding Principles of the Freudenberg Group.- Understand, abide by and promote the FNGP safety policies and practices at all times.- Understand and support the FNGP Growtth and Lean Process for continual improvement including leadership and facilitation of activities.- Major portion of schedule is spent sitting, using hands to key board. - Some walking and standing required. - Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception required. - Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. (limited lifting)-Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.   Agencies / Direct Placement: Freudenberg-NOK (FNGP) has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs within FNGP. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as needed basis. FNGP has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors for the 2009 calendar year and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed FNGP's vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and FNGP will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. To be considered for the 2010 calendar year, please submit your agency information to: Register to View

Job Title: Quality Manager Company: Gates Mectrol Location: Salem, NH Description: Gates Mectrol, a leading manufacturer of synchronous urethane timing belts is searching for a Quality Manager to support its manufacturing operations.   The main focus of the position is to improve processes and eliminate problems at their source.  S/he will focus on the manufacturing floor, driving various quality projects to completion.  The Quality Manager will work closely with the manufacturing associates to ensure quality objectives are understood and achieved.  This is a very hands on position, where ability to solve problems and improve quality will be both highly visible and rewarding.  To qualify for this opportunity you must have: ·         5-7 years Experience  in Quality Engineering or Quality Management working for a manufacturer with mechanical applications·         A track record of improving processes though effective root cause analysis and application of corrective actions process·         Background in training employees in quality tools such as 5 Whys, fishbone etc.  ·         PPAP or sample submission experience·         Experience in blue print reading and in using measuring equipments·         Solid ISO 9001 experience and internal auditing·         Comprehensive experience with SPC, PFMEAs, quality control plans, DFA,DOE, RMAs and root cause analysis and other manufacturing quality tools ·         Computer proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook  Our clean, well lit, modern manufacturing facility is conveniently located in  Salem, NH off Rt. 93 at exit 2.  We offer a competitive benefit package and outstanding 401-k plan. To apply, please send your resume including compensation requirements to Register to View .