What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager - Largo, FL position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
The Quality Assurance Manager plans, directs, and coordinates all aspects of the Quality System, encompassing control, assurance, and Test Engineering functions, and ensures developed products meet design specifications and Beckwith Electric standards. Additionally, this position is responsible for 3rd party certifications (UL, CE, etc.) and maintenance of the quality system to exceed ISO 9001 requirements.
A Day In The Life
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; other duties may be assigned.
Oversee and manage all Quality Assurance functions.
Ensure overall product quality for total product life cycle.
Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
Acts as a management representative to the quality management system and responsible for its maintenance.
Prepares and presents quality management reports and conducts periodic review of the quality management system with senior staff.
Test Engineering
Functional Areas of Responsibility:
Develop effective test strategies and test plans for existing and new products.
Design and maintenance of all factory test procedures.
Design and maintenance of all factory automated production test fixtures.
Plan, schedule, and implement all testing projects to achieve best-in-class capability and functionality.
Work closely with engineering to ensure new product designs align with test strategies and equipment capabilities.
New Design Validation
“Type Testing” of all new engineering designs.
3rd Party Product Registrations (UL, CE, etc.)
Material Supply And Inspection
Manage all aspects of Incoming Inspection of raw material.
Manage all aspects of Final Inspection of completed product.
Work closely with Supply Chain to achieve best-in-class Supplier Quality.
Root Cause/Corrective Action
Creation and ownership of best-in-class Root Cause/Corrective Action practices and processes and implement across all company departments and functions.
Lead efforts and assist staff with cross-product technical issues and failure analysis.
Lead efforts and work closely with all staff to resolve any product field failures.
Work closely with Operations to identify and resolve all quality related issues.
Acting as key contact with customers’ auditors or quality representatives to ensure timely and complete corrective actions.
Continual Improvement
Lead site in continual improvement using defined methods.
Maintain and develop measurement methods to identify, select, and enable continuous improvement projects.
Train and mento personnel in continual improvement methods.
ISO 9001 Registration
Maintain and improve Beckwith Electric Quality Management System, ensuring registration to the latest ISO 9001 standard.
Maintain proper staffing levels and training to support growth of the company.
Manages personnel activities of QA staff in conjunction with Human Resources.
Provide progress reports for all projects and ensures timely and accurate reporting.
Provide Quality staff with ongoing technical and application training.
Become an expert of product features/functionality.
Effectively collaborate and communicate with others.
What will help you thrive in this role?
Required EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
B.S. degree in Engineering, Physics, or related area.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing dealing with quality; experience with electronics preferred.
Experience in ISO certification/quality certification.
Excellent testing, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Excellent knowledge of design methods, verification, and validation.
Working knowledge of high-tech electronic board assembly manufacturing; both leaded and leadless manufacturing techniques.
Familiarity with automated testing, automated issue tracking, testing techniques, and operating systems.
Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment.
Team player, customer advocate, and innovative problem solver.
Desired EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Lean/six-sigma training and experience, GB or BB certification preferred.
Understanding and application of statistical quality management tools such as Sampling Programs, Gauge R&R, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Pareto Analysis, Null Hypothesis testing, etc.
Experience with process mapping and design.
Experience with implementation and usage of cause-and-effect diagrams (also known as “fishbone” or Ishikawa diagram).
CQM (Certified Quality Manager) certification.
CQT (Certified Quality Technician) certification.
ISO 9001-2015 standard familiarity.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
The Quality Assurance Manager plans, directs, and coordinates all aspects of the Quality System, encompassing control, assurance, and Test Engineering functions, and ensures developed products meet design specifications and Beckwith Electric standards. Additionally, this position is responsible for 3rd party certifications (UL, CE, etc.) and maintenance of the quality system to exceed ISO 9001 requirements.
A Day In The Life
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; other duties may be assigned.
Oversee and manage all Quality Assurance functions.
Ensure overall product quality for total product life cycle.
Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
Acts as a management representative to the quality management system and responsible for its maintenance.
Prepares and presents quality management reports and conducts periodic review of the quality management system with senior staff.
Test Engineering
Functional Areas of Responsibility:
Develop effective test strategies and test plans for existing and new products.
Design and maintenance of all factory test procedures.
Design and maintenance of all factory automated production test fixtures.
Plan, schedule, and implement all testing projects to achieve best-in-class capability and functionality.
Work closely with engineering to ensure new product designs align with test strategies and equipment capabilities.
New Design Validation
“Type Testing” of all new engineering designs.
3rd Party Product Registrations (UL, CE, etc.)
Material Supply And Inspection
Manage all aspects of Incoming Inspection of raw material.
Manage all aspects of Final Inspection of completed product.
Work closely with Supply Chain to achieve best-in-class Supplier Quality.
Root Cause/Corrective Action
Creation and ownership of best-in-class Root Cause/Corrective Action practices and processes and implement across all company departments and functions.
Lead efforts and assist staff with cross-product technical issues and failure analysis.
Lead efforts and work closely with all staff to resolve any product field failures.
Work closely with Operations to identify and resolve all quality related issues.
Acting as key contact with customers’ auditors or quality representatives to ensure timely and complete corrective actions.
Continual Improvement
Lead site in continual improvement using defined methods.
Maintain and develop measurement methods to identify, select, and enable continuous improvement projects.
Train and mento personnel in continual improvement methods.
ISO 9001 Registration
Maintain and improve Beckwith Electric Quality Management System, ensuring registration to the latest ISO 9001 standard.
Maintain proper staffing levels and training to support growth of the company.
Manages personnel activities of QA staff in conjunction with Human Resources.
Provide progress reports for all projects and ensures timely and accurate reporting.
Provide Quality staff with ongoing technical and application training.
Become an expert of product features/functionality.
Effectively collaborate and communicate with others.
What will help you thrive in this role?
Required EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
B.S. degree in Engineering, Physics, or related area.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing dealing with quality; experience with electronics preferred.
Experience in ISO certification/quality certification.
Excellent testing, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Excellent knowledge of design methods, verification, and validation.
Working knowledge of high-tech electronic board assembly manufacturing; both leaded and leadless manufacturing techniques.
Familiarity with automated testing, automated issue tracking, testing techniques, and operating systems.
Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment.
Team player, customer advocate, and innovative problem solver.
Desired EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Lean/six-sigma training and experience, GB or BB certification preferred.
Understanding and application of statistical quality management tools such as Sampling Programs, Gauge R&R, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Pareto Analysis, Null Hypothesis testing, etc.
Experience with process mapping and design.
Experience with implementation and usage of cause-and-effect diagrams (also known as “fishbone” or Ishikawa diagram).
CQM (Certified Quality Manager) certification.
CQT (Certified Quality Technician) certification.
ISO 9001-2015 standard familiarity.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.