QA Manager

Job Description

AirClean Systems

Job Title:  QA Manager

Department or Division:  Quality

Reports To:  CTO

Written By:  Kendall Ashe

JOB TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The QA Manager is responsible for helping to execute and improve the Quality Management System to AirClean Systems’ requirements.  The QA Manager heavily participates in the company’s production activities, ensuring the in-process QC and final QC is done correctly on all equipment manufactured.  The QA Manager also runs the non-conforming material reports (NCMR) program including analysis of trends and determination of the need for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). All calibrated equipment and calibration records go through the Quality department to ensure accuracy and availability. The QA Manager also signs off on Engineering Change Orders (ECO) to ensure accuracy and any updates to products have the correct quality control checks in place. In addition, the QA Manager collaborates with the different departments to ensure the company maintains its quality system. 

JOB DUTIES: 
 

• Helps execute and improve the Quality Management System.
• Daily audits of in-process QC and final QC checks to ensure product quality.
• Trains production and QC employees on proper techniques.
• Keeps the calibration records on file and reviews/approves third party calibrations performed.
• Helps ensure Engineering Change Orders actually capture changes and quality control checks are updated accordingly.
• Reviews non-conforming material reports created by the company, investigates, determines root cause, implements corrections and corrective actions, verifies effectives, and ensures timely closures.
• Starts CAPAs when needed and brings them through the entire CAPA process as well.
• Creates, audits, and revises current QC and build procedures and work instructions.
• Ensures that only repaired units passing final acceptance testing leave the company for customer use.
• Performs other quality duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A four-year engineering degree.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Documentation skills.
• Must have experience writing procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to be both hands on and to lead.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including solid understanding of electromechanical troubleshooting
• 5 years of broad quality system/regulated environment experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ASQ Certification or other quality certifications are desirable.
• ISO 9001 quality system experience

Accountabilities
 

• High quality products are produced by the factory.
• In-process and QC and final QC is executed thoroughly and correctly.
• Timely execution and closure of CAPAs and NCMRs.
• Calibrated Equipment is calibrated on-time, on a schedule, and available to production, service, and quality when needed.
• Robust QC procedures and training on QC processes.
• Communication and relationship with other departments is one of mutual respect and cooperation.
• The Quality Management System is improved over time.

LOCATION

This position will be based at our Creedmoor, NC office.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.  

HOURS

The general hours shall be Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with an hour break for lunch.

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed in office and warehouse environments.

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk.  The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds.  

Travell

Minimal travel may be required.  

BENEFITS

Compensation package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short term disability, life insurance and Teladoc following an introductory period.  The Company offers a 401K plan with employer contribution.  The Company also offers paid time off and paid holidays.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.