Director of Quality

Brief Description

Job Summary:

The Director of Quality will create a vision and execute a plan to lead Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment to the next level of quality performance. Success is achieved by strengthening quality culture, improving process performance & delivering YoY improvements in quality outcomes. The Director of Quality will direct and drive continuous quality improvement efforts for all company and supplier facilities including implementation and coordination of programs, procedures, and initiatives that meet quality standards, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities

Establishing a quality culture

• Develop, implement, and communicate a clear strategic vision for quality to maximize alignment and engagement, promoting continuous improvement
• Oversee organizational quality assurance department and compliance department to ensure delivery of high-quality products that meet the customers’ needs and regulatory requirements
• Establish the direction for the development and administration of the company’s quality assurance and quality control programs
• Lead a zero defects mindset in all daily activities, programs, and initiatives
• Lead supplier qualification and performance improvement
• Develop and maintain an appropriate supplier auditing program that ensures suppliers continue to maintain approved processes, methods, and tools to meet Westinghouse quality standards
• Ensure SQE’s have the skills, knowledge, and tools to get to the root cause of quality failures and find solutions to eliminate potential future defects
• Plan, coordinate, and/or manage the quality assurance (QA) activities associated with all New Product Development (NPD) programs
• Other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience managing a quality and compliance organization
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing and managing supplier quality and product inspection
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented work ethic with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to translate technical information to all audiences
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
• Experience with portable generators, inverters, pressure washers, 4 stroke gas engines, battery technology and outdoor equipment is a strong plus.
• Working with regulatory agencies such as CSA, UL, EPA, and CARB.
• Working experience with Asian manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of relevant manufacturing /quality processes and tooling such as stamping, bending, welding, powder coating, casting, plastic molding, assembly, and machining
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Hire and supervise direct reports, providing guidance on day-to-day tasks, training, time management, evaluations, and performance management
• Establish training programs for quality performance education
• Lead, manage and direct oversea quality teams
• Develop, improve, and communicate quality excellence standards
  
  

Compensation Package

Strong benefits

• Multiple medical plans including HSA availability with company contributions
• Company paid disability & life insurance coverage
• Generous 401k matching
• Competitive pay
• Casual atmosphere/dog-friendly environment