Quality Assurance Manager (Manufacturing)

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the daily job performance of Quality department staff across both K&N manufacturing locations (Grand Prairie, TX and Corona, CA)
• Partner with Operations to implement K&N’s Quality Management System
• Responsible for maintaining the document control system and quality records, including final approval of new and revised procedures, specifications, manufacturing and packaging instructions
• Support OEM R&D group in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process which will include:
  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation
  • Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) preparation and coordination
  • Development of process flow charts
  • Development of control plans
  • Support implementing & sustaining control plans
• Develop inspection methods and oversee inspection of components utilizing the FARO PCCM (Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine) Inspection system
• Maintain the K&N system for control of monitoring and measuring equipment, to include:
  • Overseeing performance of in-house calibration of applicable measuring devices
  • Ensuring outside calibration of devices as required
• Assist with problem solving activities, including use of root cause analysis tools
• Responsible for the corrective action (C/A) system, assigning C/A’s and accountable to verify completion of all C/A’s
• Coordinate with Operations regarding requirements for control of nonconforming material
• Serve as customer representative for the company’s Quality Management System
• Serve as customer contact point for addressing customer claims or non-conformances related to the OEM and retail sections of business, including obtaining access to and follow up on reports or findings by the customer on their website(s)
• Design – participate in design reviews, lead DFMEAs
• Drawings – review and approve customer & vendor engineering drawings
• Inspection – support check-fixture design, validation, and inspection instruction development

Desired Experience, Skills & Education:

• Quality Control / Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in quality control, leadership experience a plus
• Previous experience with hand-held measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.) required
• Previous experience with calibration processes helpful
• Familiar with ISO9001 standards and requirements helpful
• Previous experience with product development processes and AIAG standards for OEM preferred
• Previous experience with QIMS, SQAM, ILA required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Windows software is required
• Must be able to read/understand blueprints/drawings, experience in GD&T required

• Must be well organized and demonstrate ability to simultaneously handle multiple duties, prioritize, follow through on all tasks and projects, and meet pre-determined deadlines with limited supervision

Work Requirements

• This is an onsite position in Grand Prairie, TX
• Occasional travel to Corona, CA may be required
• Work schedule must align to support the needs of two-shift manufacturing team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.