Quality Manager

Onanon, Inc. is a world class connector and cable assembly manufacturer thatprides itself on supporting our customers with the ability to design & producecustom interconnect systems for a variety of industries (Medical, Automotive,Industrial, Aviation, Military, and Commercial).

We are looking for a candidate that has a personality that matches Onanon'saffable culture (friendly, supportive, easy to talk to) and is passionate aboutquality, out of the box thinker who has the desire to "make a difference" byengaging himself / herself in observing processes and identifying better ways toperform an activity that will reduce cost, improve quality, or increaseefficiency. The qualified individual will need to have strong practical problemsolving capabilities (using statistical analysis in the six sigma methodology)and be able to work with a cross functional manufacturing team to solvechallenging manufacturing issues.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's in Engineering, or related disciplineOne year work experience or a Master's Degree in lieu of experiencePrevious experience in connector / cable assembly industry a plusMedical industry experience is a plus

Competent in the following areas:

Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions ManagementKnowledge of statistical problem solving methodology (Six Sigma preferred)Process DocumentationProcess Control PlansPFMEAPPAP'sInstallation Qualification, Operational Qualification, ProductionQualificationGR&R's & Capability StudiesPrevious experience within ISO 9001 / 13485 quality management system a plusUnderstanding of IPC-A-610 / IPC-A- 620 a plusExperience with Verification and Validation activities throughout the NewProduct Introduction process a plus

Responsibilities as Quality Manager

Oversee inspection activities and personnel performing themOversee Manufacturing Quality Engineers and tasks they are performingInterpret blueprint drawings, evaluate tolerancesLead the continuous improvement activities in all areas of manufacturingPlay a key role in new product transfer into manufacturing from the qualitysideOversee corrective and preventive action investigationsDevelop quality assurance plans or process control procedures that willensure that production of finished products meets quality specifications andstandardsDevelop, implement and audit control plans, standards and acceptancecriteria, and procedures / work instructionsEstablish and participate in supplier qualification / development activitiesto ensure that products meet design and manufacturing requirements as part ofthe Supplier Quality program.Determine process capabilities and identify improvement opportunities.Develop and implement Poka-Yoke (error proofing) methodology throughout thefacility. Use Six Sigma methodology and tools to solve complex problems. Applythe lean manufacturing tools as described in the Lean System.Lead / support cross-functional teams in the execution and reporting ofquality improvement projects with a focus on overall process improvements, scrapreduction and supplier quality improvement.Perform product / process analysis for cost reductions, quality / efficiencyimprovementsEvaluate process data output to determine process control limits. Utilizetools such as PFMEA, 6 sigma, Lean, and equivalent statistical techniquesDevise sampling procedures and design / develop forms and instructions forrecording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability dataInterface with suppliers and customers to solve quality problems and improverelationshipsPerform duties as assigned

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