What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY MANAGER position at Spherion - Mankato, MN?
Reference: S_177671
As the Quality Manager, you will lead the Quality Engineering team, maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), and champion a culture of continuous improvement. If you have a strong background in electronics manufacturing and a passion for operational excellence, we want to talk to you!
What's In It For You? (Benefits & Perks)
Our client offers a robust corporate benefits package designed to invest in your health, future, and peace of mind:
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Referral Program
Responsibilities:
QMS Leadership: Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including document control, record retention, and work instructions.
Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict compliance with customer flow-downs, regulatory mandates, and electronics manufacturing workmanship standards.
Team Leadership: Lead, train, coach, and develop the quality engineering team and cross-functional personnel on inspection methods and problem-solving tools.
Root Cause & CAPA: Lead the team in root cause analysis and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methods to prevent recurrence.
Customer & Supplier Quality: Oversee customer quality activities (complaint handling, 8D responses, RMAs) and manage supplier performance (approvals, scorecards, and incoming defect containment).
Audit Readiness: Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits, coordinating readiness and closure evidence.
Metrics & Inspection: Monitor and report key metrics (scrap, yield, DPMO, COPQ) and oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
Qualifications:
Electronics Background: Previous experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment is required, including direct exposure to PCBA or electromechanical assemblies.
QMS Experience: Solid experience working within a Quality Control or Quality Management System (QMS) environment.
Technical Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret customer assembly prints, blueprints, and complex quality documents.
Core Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent mathematical/statistical capabilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Communication: Must be able to read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language at a professional level.
Pre-Employment: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Compliance: Ability to follow all company policies and complete all standard orientation and training needs.
At Spherion, our local team is dedicated to matching top talent with the best employers in the Mankato area. We guide you through the interview process, advocate for your skills, and help you land the career-defining role you?ve been looking for.
Apply Today! Resumes can be submitted directly through this posting, or you can stop by our Mankato office to speak with a recruiter.
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Salary : $115,000 - $135,000