What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality Assurance position at Keystone Powdered Metal Company?
Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a full-time Director of Quality Assurance. This individual will be based at the St. Marys facility and has responsibility for the Quality organization at all three manufacturing facilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and adhere to all safety protocols and preventative safety measures
- Oversee the development of Quality Assurance personnel.
- Evaluate process capabilities via product and process variable statistical analyses
- Establish quality control and inspection plans for all processes
- Determine appropriate inspection techniques for product validation (gaging, NDT, etc.)
- Run Gage R&R and assure appropriateness for intended inspection
- Use advanced quality planning tools, including PFMEA, DOE, APQP, etc.
- Lead continuous improvement project using Lean methodologies
- Communicate effectively and present to customers in a professional and compelling manner
- Champion overall Quality Management Systems for the business
Qualifications
- Technical degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (3-5 in Quality supervision/management)
- Application of statistics and computer knowledge (Minitab preferred)
- Hands-on Quality experience with automotive supplier (Tier 1 preferred) or other high-volume parts manufacturer
- Ability to train and coach department personnel and others in Quality methods and tools
- Strong problem solving and project management skills
- Can travel up to 15%
- Six Sigma certification is a plus
- GD&T knowledge preferred
Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
About Our Company
Keystone Powdered Metal Company a world leader in the Powdered Metal Industry has an opening for a Director of Quality Assurance at its St. Marys, PA location. Since 1927 Keystone has pioneered many advancements in technology and products in the PM industry. Today Keystone is part of Sumitomo Electric’s Industrial Materials segment which has thirteen P/M companies located in nine different countries around the world. Keystone operates plants in St. Marys and Lewis Run, Pennsylvania, and Cherryville and Troutman North Carolina.
About Sumitomo Electric Group
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com and our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric).
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.