Director of Corporate Quality Assurance

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Quality Assurance to lead our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing a corporate quality assurance system and team that promotes customer satisfaction and that positively impacts the financial performance of Peterson Manufacturing and affiliates. The Corporate Director champions continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to establish an effective Quality Management System (QMS).

Duties

• Developing and maintaining both generalized and plant-specific quality system procedures that ensure the achievement of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Obtaining and maintaining third party quality systems registrations such as conformity of production as directed by representatives of the Executive department.
• Overseeing the development of quality goals, objectives and KPIs in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Coordinating customer audits of Peterson’s quality system and overseeing Peterson’s supplier audits.
• Serves as company liaison when customers or vendors are experiencing quality problems.
• Conducts internal quality system audits.
• Recruits, trains, and oversees Quality Assurance associates who function as a cohesive team.
• Oversees Quality Assurance activities related to calibration, photometrics, first article inspection, laboratory analysis, general inspection, testing, environmental material compliance and control of nonconforming product.
• Administers corrective action process and maintains quality records.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Exemplary understanding and ability to apply Quality Assurance principles.
• Ability to deal effectively with people both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively promote new ideas and concepts.
• Ability to develop and initiate plans for the attainment of short- and long-term goals.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and effectively motivate/direct the activities of others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. or equivalent, with emphasis in Engineering or other technical area.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• ASQC Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Knowledge of RoHS, REACH, Prop 65, IMDS, Conflict Minerals and other material compliance requirements.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer. Peterson Manufacturing does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Relocation negotiable.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about ensuring product excellence to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Director of Quality Assurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Quality Sciences: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grandview, MO 64030 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grandview, MO 64030: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000