If you are a forward-thinker interested in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, keep reading! We are searching for a result-oriented Quality Manager to join our Elevator Controls team at Vantage Elevation.

About Us

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

The Quality Manager will be responsible for developing and planning Quality Control (QC) initiatives for manufacturing in all areas of the business. Duties will also include developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) along with the manufacturing team. He or she will also be instrumental in reducing costs through continuous process improvement (CPI) programs, optimizing quality management performance, analyzing manufacturing and quality system capabilities, driving continuous improvement projects, and creating quality control plans for new products. Additional responsibilities include providing direction for the Quality Administrator, Quality Assurance Engineer(s), and QC Technician/Inspector(s).

Requirements

We are searching for a candidate with:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required. Experience in similar industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronic/mechanical environments is acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managerial or leadership quality role required
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt experience/certifications
• Knowledge regarding ISO 9001:2008 Standards, QMS, and Quality Control in Manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge - including metal fabrication, machining, assembly, circuit board manufacturing, and supply chain management programs.
• Quality metrics, KPIs, and CPI program knowledge required
• Ability to facilitate customer interfacing and host registrar, regulatory and customer visit/audit plans
• Must have experience with mentoring and managing a quality departmental team
• Project management skills a plus but not required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

A typical day may include:

• Planning and facilitating of manufacturing’s Quality Planning needs – including QC strategy, new product RTM, quality policy & standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Create, deploy, and maintain the quality management system (QMS)
• Facilitates monthly Management Review Meetings and reports/discusses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the status of and adherence to the QMS
• Plans, schedules, and conducts customer on-site audit events as required by the customer
• Provide specific oversite of the company’s Return Material Authorization (RMA) process
• Provide oversite and facilitate design control and the engineering change (ECN) management processes
• Support and maintain quality evaluations of the company’s supply chain management (SCM) program
• Oversees the plans for QMS Audits based on the company’s departmental SOPs, work instructions, and forms
• Evaluates, create, and reports on Quality Metrics – such as rejects, customer returns, manufacturing yields, etc.
• Identify, recruit, mentor, and train resources needed to maintain a good QA/QC Department for the company

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary for California Applicants: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
• Bonus
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plum Benefits
• … and more!

Position Details

• Full time
• Day shifts, onsite
• Based in Sacramento, California
• Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your ambition, problem-solving abilities, and employee-oriented mindset then we invite you to apply.

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