Quality Manager

Dyersville Die Cast is looking for an experienced Quality Manager. The Quality Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Quality team in accordance with customer specifications.

Your Duties and responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• The ability to lead and motivate teams to maintain a high level of quality throughout the production process. Responsible for day-to-day management and development of all Quality Department personnel.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to read a technical drawing that details the design of a part to be produced.
• Being hands on in the QA department. Ability to step in and do first piece approvals, in process checks and final inspections as needed.
• Using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM machines.
• Strong customer service skills and necessary ability to maintain strong level of communication with departments and customers.
• Ideal candidate will have prior management or supervisory experience.
• Performing quality assurance inspections of castings at various stages of production, including layouts, tolerances, and finish requirements.
• Auditing operators and processes to identify and address potential quality problems.
• Identifying defects, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with production teams to improve product quality.
• Maintaining files related to the quality status of jobs and ensuring proper documentation of quality data.
• Addressing customer concerns and communicating quality requirements and specifications.
• Participating in lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Leading problem-solving teams to address customer complaints and internal quality issues.
• Training employees on quality procedures, inspection methods, and the use of measuring equipment.
• Understanding and applying AIAG core tools such as APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and MSA.
• The ability to meticulously inspect products and identify even minor deviations from specifications.
• Well organized to ensure all calibrations are current and complete.
• Proficiency in using computers and relevant software for data analysis, documentation, and communication.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common quality goals.
• Responsible for all quality-related process improvement within all production departments.
• Work closely with our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Other duties as assigned.