RSD Quality Manager

ROSENBAUER STATEMENT

At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable.  As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Manager- South Dakota is responsible for driving and maintaining excellence in product and process quality for Rosenbauer Motors, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory regulations and customer expectations. This role also involves close collaboration with the RBA Director of Quality & EHS to ensure alignment and implementation of Rosenbauer America and Rosenbauer International quality initiatives at the site level.  The Quality Manager- South Dakota, will manage and lead the Quality Control team to complete their responsibilities. This will include developing/implementing any programs or tools to continuously improve the overall Quality Management System.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values.  The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer. 

1. Quality Assurance, Process Control & Continuous Improvement:
   1. Develop, implement and sustain robust process controls to ensure consistent product quality.
   2. Establish and develop quality assurance, including inspection plans, testing methods, and acceptance criteria.
   3. Drive preventive measures by proactively identifying risks through data analysis and process audits.
   4. Ensure timely and effective resolution of quality issues by leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
   5. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to product and process quality, reporting trends and initiating improvements where required.
   6. Collaborate with production, engineering and supply chain to integrate quality initiatives into all stages of the production process.
   7. Work closely with RMN, RBM Quality Managers to support Corrective Action / Preventative Action (CAPA) program and drive long-term resolutions.
   8. Actively participate in Vendor Management with RSD/RBA Supply Chain teams.
2. Quality Management System:
   1. Maintain ISO 9001 standard and support audits.
   2. Ensure proper documentation, implementation and monitoring of the quality management system.
   3. Conduct regular internal audits and facilitate external audits by certification bodies.
3. Department Objectives
   1. Manage and oversee the workflow, scheduling, and output of the Quality Control team.
   2. Schedule and coordinate internal and 3^rd party testing of Apparatus.
   3. Implement quality control programs to improve quality (e.g. calibrating tools, certifying gages, data analysis etc.).
   4. Maintain training and department knowledge level to ensure compliance with the NFPA and other applicable standards.
   5. Verify all Quality Control inspections (e.g. In-Process, QC Final) have been completed for each truck, with clear documentation stored in an organized way.

4. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Director of Quality & EHS to meet the needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting Requirements- Team lift required for 50lbs or more.

Vision Requirements

Movement Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.