Are you a self-motivated individual with a passion for manufacturing? Do you thrive on helping small and mid-sized manufacturers enhance their operations and achieve greater success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About The RoleAs a Manufacturing Quality Instructor, you will play a crucial role in partnering with small and mid-sized manufacturers to transfer knowledge and optimize manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and throughput of key technologies or processes. This includes Smart Manufacturing technologies, Industry 4.0, and Quality principles. Your responsibilities will involve conducting audits of current technologies at client sites and providing recommendations for best-in-class future state opportunities.
You will collaborate with internal and external partners to identify supporting technologies, processes, tools, and training necessary for the adoption of new technologies by small and medium manufacturers (SMMs). Building partnerships and assisting with outreach and service delivery will be essential aspects of your role. Additionally, you will be responsible for meeting annual goals, including projects, revenue, events, partnerships, and other assigned objectives.
Key Responsibilities

• Identify trends, industry drivers, and technology gaps across manufacturers in the region
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advances and developments in areas of expertise
• Develop, design, and instruct training classes for clients
• Identify high-probability market opportunities
• Lead and support projects by providing executive-level and shop-floor-level coaching, training, and facilitation for manufacturing and processing clients
• Provide sales support, develop innovative presentations, and provide leadership to win new business and build relationships
• Assess manufacturers' operations and formulate practical solutions to improve their operations
• Apply understanding of business strategies (e.g., strategic planning, lean manufacturing, quality, supply chain management, transactional continuous improvement, or inventory management) to support manufacturing clients

About You

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management roles within the manufacturing industry
• Lead assessor certification for any Quality Management System (QMS)
• Extensive knowledge and experience with core quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Problem Solving (8D and A3), and other industry-specific methodologies
• Strong understanding of ISO quality management systems and certification requirements
• EQ certified auditor (preferred)
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt with experience leading Six Sigma projects in manufacturing and office environments (a plus)
• Experience building partnerships and excellent ability to interface with customers
• Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct effective, subject-specific workshops and training sessions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience in developing new service offerings
• Capability of independently managing multiple service delivery projects
• Background in training and/or consulting practices
• Passion and background for Industry/Manufacturing 4.0 (a plus)
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient in software tools such as Visio, 3D CAD/CAM, ERP systems (preferred)
• Strong computer skills, with experience with Microsoft Suite and cloud applications
• Certification from ASME or GD&T (beneficial)

This position is eligible for remote work with a hybrid schedule.
If you're a passionate professional with the necessary qualifications and a drive to make a difference in the manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Employment Type: Full-Time