Quality Manager

Alkar Steel and Processing is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to oversee our quality

control processes and ensure compliance with industry standards and assist us in producing quality

products that exceed our customer‘s expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in

quality management, quality assurance, internal and external audits and testing laboratory experience.

Duties:

- Formulate and implement policies and processes to ensure the production of quality products.

- Establish the quality policy and objectives of the Metallurgical Testing Laboratory.

- Carry out all necessary quality activities that are needed to support the Testing Laboratory’s quality policy,

  management system documentation, and all customer requirements.

- Perform, at a minimum, an annual review of all elements of the management system of the Testing

   Laboratory.

- Schedule and act as lead representative on all registration and surveillance audits for ISO 9001 and

   ISO/IEC 17025.

- Act as lead internal auditor for the company. Lead the internal audit process. Create and publish audit

  schedule for all internal auditors, and coordinate audit events.

 - Lead the Management Review effort including performance reporting and data analysis.

 - Report on the performance of the quality system and Testing Laboratory at Management Review.

 - Coordinate the Corrective/Preventative Action and Continual Improvement programs.

 - Maintain and establish document and data control.

  - Develop inspection and testing policies and methods to ensure quality products are shipped to customers.

  - Establish and maintain an effective training program. identify needs, provide individual and group training,

    and evaluate the effectiveness of training efforts.

 - Provide superior on-site support and coordinate the customer complaint process. Investigate and resolve

   complaints.

- Coordinate all outside lab testing and PPAP submissions. Coordinate all testing and submission of

   Proficiency Testing data for the laboratory.

 -Analyze and provide disposition on returned material. Assist Purchasing department (where applicable)

  with vendor material issues.

 - Participate in APQP activities.

  Requirements:

 - Proven experience in quality management and quality assurance

- In-depth knowledge of quality control processes and procedures

- Proven knowledge of steel processing and metal forming operations and steel specifications relating to the

  automotive industry

- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations

- Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with employees and

  customers at all levels.

- Competent in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

- Ability to analyze data and drive continuous improvement initiatives

 If you are ready to be a dedicated Quality Assurance Managerwith a passion for maintaining high standards

 of quality, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our small but

 mighty, mutually supportive team.

Job Type: Full-time