The Quality Manager position at Sperry Rail will have the primary objective of establishing and maintaining high level quality standards, optimize production processes, and minimize defects or error in the manufacturing and assembly process as they relate to the Production Department. This role will report directly to the Head of Quality and work closely with the Production Manager and related stakeholders in procurement and inventory. Routine responsibilities will consist of monitoring and auditing of processes, materials, and product testing against established standards with continuous analysis of quality defects and/or deviations.

Core Responsibilities:

Quality Control:

• Develop and implement quality control processes and procedures to maintain consistent product quality.
• Establish and monitor quality standards, specifications, and metrics for production.
• Perform routine inspections and audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency enhancement in the production workflows.
• Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production processes to reduce waste and increase product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices.

Inspection and Testing:

• Define and oversee inspection and testing protocols for inventoried product components, in-process components, and finished products.
• Ensure the calibration and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments.
• Analyze test results to identify deviations and take appropriate corrective actions.

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive records of quality data, inspection results, and non-conformance reporting.
• Adhere to the established document control system for production processes.
• Generate reports and performance metrics related to quality and production.

Training:

• Develop and deliver quality-related training programs for production staff.
• Ensure that employees are knowledgeable about and compliant with quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Root Cause Analysis:

• Investigate and analyze root causes of quality issues and non-conformities.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and promote proactive problem-solving and cultural norm.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, regulations, and required certifications.
• Manage and coordinate quality audits and assessments.
• Keep up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging quality standards.

Supplier Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor and assess the quality of incoming materials and components supplied by external vendors.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality-related issues.

9. Team Leadership:

· Established and managed team of quality inspectors.

· Set individual and team goals that support the quality strategy and overall QMS.

· Conduct routine performance reviews with coaching and mentoring to close gaps to expectations.

10. Communication:

· Collaborate with other department, including production, engineering, and management.

· Report on quality related matters in a timely and constructive fashion to identify conformance threats ahead of issues, provide status of improvement efforts, and advance the overall Quality strategy within Sperry.

Qualifications – Must Haves:

• A bachelor’s degree in Quality Management or relevant field (Engineering, Controls, Assurance, Systems, etc…)
• 3-5 years of strong leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies, statistical analysis, and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Advanced communication and influencing skills.

Qualifications – Desirable:

• MBA/MS degree in related field
• CQA, CQE, CQM/OE certification
• SSGB/ SSBB certification
• ANSI/NDT certification

Why Sperry:

· Competitive salary.

· Generous paid time off.

· Hybrid working flexibility for specific positions.

· Full complement of health and welfare benefits.

· Truly meaningful and engaging work, compelling and intrinsically motivating.

· Immediate contribution to a developing Quality infrastructure and culture.

· Collaboration across high performing technical teams with interdependent, well defined achievement goals.

· Opportunity for thought leadership within a highly supportive working environment.

About Sperry:

Sperry Rail is on a mission critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting edge diagnostic technologies and AI assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century we have repeatedly succeeded in modernizing and improving rail diagnostics through our unrelenting pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing the science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concept with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry has an opportunity to imprint themselves into our brand and further galvanize a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile, hungry and invite those with similar passion to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to market. Fast paced, high-touch with distinct sense of purpose, we offer more than a job, rather an opportunity to be part of a something different.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you led a department?

Work Location: In person