What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Walker Filtration Inc.?
The Quality Manager oversees all quality-related functions, ensuring compliance with company policies and driving continuous improvement across the Systems and Solutions Team. This role manages quality personnel, leads audits, supports ISO initiatives, and responds proactively to manufacturing and customer issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the quality team and all quality processes.
- Develop and maintain quality systems, procedures, and documentation.
- Review customer specifications and manage inspection/test plans.
- Conduct internal audits and ensure ISO compliance.
- Track and report quality KPIs and cost of quality metrics.
- Address customer complaints, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished products.
- Manage NCRs, DMRs, and supplier quality issues.
- Support supplier audits and drive improvements with Supply Chain.
- Collaborate with internal teams and participate in global quality initiatives.
- Conduct quality training and onboarding for new employees.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
- 7 years in quality, manufacturing, or training roles; 3 years in leadership.
- Manufacturing Engineering experience is a plus.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Familiar with ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, and production environments.
- Able to read engineering drawings and use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- SAP experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Self-driven, adaptable, and results-oriented.
Other Requirements:
- High integrity, professionalism, and ability to manage workload independently.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, changing environments.
- At Leybold, we believe in continuous improvement. Our culture is defined by openness to change, feedback, and innovation.
- You will have access to individual learning opportunities, as well as worldwide job openings and specialized training from our dedicated academy to enhance your career trajectory.
- We prioritize your safety and well-being, establishing rigorous workplace safety standards.
- Our competitive compensation package reflects our commitment to valuing our employees' skills and contributions.
LEYBOLD USA INC. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Veterans
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This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Export, PA, United States. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
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