Quality Supervisor

Latitude Corp.

Description

We are looking for a Quality Engineer Supervisor to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

Shift: Monday-Friday

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing, where we make the impossible possible. We embrace problem solvers, creativity, and innovation. With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including the US military and defense. We are proud of the work we do, and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate-Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Job Duties

• Responsible for day-to-day operations and direction in the Quality department.
• Manage department employees, including performance, evaluations, training, development, mentoring, work assignments, problem resolutions, hiring, and terminations in accordance with HR policies.
• Audit the Quality Management System, procedures, and processes. Assure all procedures are followed.
• Ensure the QMS system is adequately and accurately documented for the Manning facility.
• Support the Plant Manager in the continual improvement of processes.
• Provide regular communication to the Quality Manager.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through timely and effective communication, as well as monitoring and responding to customer requests and complaints.
• Work with Production leadership to ensure Production priorities are understood and met to the extent that the quality of the product is not compromised.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to define critical/control specifications and conduct part measurement to ensure compliance with tolerances.
• Lead development and initiation of standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of internally- and supplier-produced parts and assemblies.
• Support corporate-level projects identified by the Quality Manager.
• Complete FMEA, FAIs, PPAPs, and similar documents in accordance with customer requirements.
• Manage and lead the process for Corrective and Preventive Actions and drive it to RCCA.
• Lead or assist investigations into process or product Quality issues, determine the root and contributing causes, drive resolution, assess effectiveness, and ensure that the investigation and any new work process are documented.
• Implement and verify corrective actions.
• Manage/Perform First Piece Inspections.
• Provide quality metrics, as requested.
• Oversee the functioning and maintenance of departmental equipment, measurement instruments, and infrastructure to ensure product and process quality is achieved.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory, and environmental regulations are met within the department.
• Communicate and demonstrate company policies and values to others in the organization.
• Ensure cross-departmental communication is accurate and effective.
• Other ad hoc duties, as assigned, are accurate and effective.
• Other ad hoc duties, as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical- Generally sedentary work. Some light lifting may be involved. Proficient in the use of a PC keyboard with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Working Hours- full-time employment
• Personal Traits- Excellent communication skills with positive teamwork and a safety attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy, while able to multitask and troubleshoot. Must be "quality-minded."
• Displays good leadership qualities. Be a role model for the department and set the standard of productivity, safety, and quality for employees of different levels to follow. Has a desire to mentor and develop employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9000).
• Disciplined problem-solving skills to assist in root cause analysis.
• Experience in resolving internal and external quality issues.
• Proficient in the fundamentals of quality. e.g., PFMEA, MSA, APQP, FAI, SPC, Cp/CPK, Gage R&R, GD&T.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate teams to obtain high levels of performance to accomplish goals.
• Ability to act as a professional representative of the company with suppliers, Customers, and External Auditors.
• Knowledge of basic measurement equipment. e.g., calipers, micrometers, scales.
• Advanced computer and writing skills. Skilled in the use of Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, understand, and explain schematics, blueprints, and/or technical manuals.
• Effective communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or another related field.
• Five Years' quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Three years' supervisory or team lead experience
• CQE or CQA, preferred

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.