QUALITY MANAGER

Location: Walker, MI (3710 Northridge Dr NW)

Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Experience/Seniority: Manager/Supervisor

Regular Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days (6am - 4pm) and Fridays only as needed/required

Remote Status: In-Office; this position is not open to remote work and you must be able to regularly commute to our location in Walker, MI.

SUMMARY

Gen3 Interconnect is an engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solution provider. Our facility is in the Grand Rapids area with a primary focus on wiring harnesses serving primarily the marine and defense industries. While this company is a start-up, it is part of a larger portfolio of businesses with a strong support network and a proven track record of success in several markets. We are looking for people that are passionate, innovative, and driven to consistently do whatever it takes to make our customers succeed.

The purpose of Quality Manager position is to ensure that the quality and safety of products meet company, customer, and regulatory standards and requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, and maintains the Quality Management System
• Lead company’s efforts in continued ISO and AS9100 certification and compliance
• Establish and execute the internal and supplier quality audit plan
• Prepares organization for third-party audits and maintains inspection reports and records.
• Responsible for conducting monthly management review against organizational KPI’s
• Responsible for conducting annual review of company performance against established metrics
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure that process controls are robust, error proof the processes
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with Operations to maximize product reliability.
• Leads a team of both quality technicians and quality engineers
• Creates/Fosters an environment of accountability to quality standards, work instructions, and customer expectations.
• Develops, maintains, and provides training materials per the Training Program for production personnel.
• Lead the root cause identification and correction process
• Willing to travel to various business locations to ensure a thorough understanding of our products, processes and facilities.
• Any other task as requested by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability and Analysis: Ability to read and understand budgets, forecasts, production schedules and act on the data.
• Humility: Ability to honestly and openly communicate any mistakes or mishaps made and have the ability to learn from them.
• Organization: Ability to simplify processes, organize tasks, data, and files to help improve the overall efficiency of the department.
• Communication: Able to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and company personnel, able to clearly and effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.
• Training: Able to clearly document company procedures and policies and train staff and employees on these company procedures and policies

Ability to carry out job responsibilities while fully embracing the Simplified Investments Core Values:

• Stab from the Front: We are respectful in the way that we hold one another accountable; no games, no hidden agendas.
• Problem Solvers: We value smart people who attack problems head-on and with confidence.
• Culture is Everything: We are authentic and intentional in the way we work and play; being stodgy has no place here.
• Resiliency: We thrive on change and growth; we pivot when we need to and re-group quickly.
• Humility Reigns: Whether engaging with our teams, customers or partners we approach it with the heart of a servant; we are go-givers that believe in creating space for people to grow.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience: Minimum 7 years' experience, preferred
  
• Industry: Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing, preferred
• Knowledge: IPC 610, IPC 620, J-STD-001, preferred
• Computer Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office experience, required
• Minimum 3 years’ of leadership experience, preferred
• US Citizenship Required

TEAM MEMBER PERKS:

• Competitive Market-Value Salary
• 4-Day Regular Work Week: Monday - Thursday, 10 Hour Days (5/6am-3/4pm) with Fridays as needed/required
• Generous PTO
• Observed/Paid Holidays, including the week of July 4th and the week between Christmas & New Year!
• Insurance Benefits - begin on the first day month following start-date
• 401k with Employer Match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Open Door Policy: Come on in and share your ideas!
• Great Team & Casual Work Environment (Jeans Everyday)!

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands listed below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Normal office conditions are expected.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, regularly required to stand and walk. Employee regularly uses hands and fingers to touch, feel, handle. Employee regularly stoops, kneels, bend at the waist, and reaches. Employee is frequently required to speak and hear. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion.

NEXT STEPS

• Please fill out the application (Apply for This Position button), including uploading your resume and answering a few short questions.
• Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment REQUIRED: In order to have your application considered, you must complete the assessment (5-8 mins): https://assess.predictiveindex.com/QwLxK
• Our team will review candidates and will respond via email to the candidates whom we choose to initiate further dialog.
  • Communication regarding interviewing/hiring will come from our recruiting email address with the domain “@app.bamboohr.com”. Please check junk/spam box/settings.