Quality Manager

Quality Manager Job Highlights

Company Profile

Hubbell Incorporated is an international manufacturer of quality electrical and electronic products for a broad range of residential and non-residential construction, industrial, and utility applications

Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. HPS is engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes and has been actively growing that segment of the business.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Quality Manager who will be responsible for management oversight and process effectiveness of quality assurance systems with a concentration on ISO 9001 and the Corrective Action System.

Implement policies and procedures that improve quality awareness, controls, and accountability.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Business, Engineering, or Quality Assurance subject area from 4-year college or university

Work Experience

• Possess 3+ years of experience as Quality Manager or Quality Director
• Demonstrated experience in leading internal company audits and vendor audits

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of and champion the Corrective Action system.
• Maintain the corrective/preventive action program, inclusive of tracking the status of open actions, receiving and reviewing responses, working with departments for accurate completion, and periodic reports and metrics.
• Monitor, evaluate, and assign corrective actions to appropriate department heads for completion.
• Verify by auditing the efficiency of corrective actions.
• Report ongoing activities to management and keep the company’s continuous improvement efforts on track.
• Maintain customer complaint database and review MRA activity.
• Provide quick feedback on customer complaints to the sales department.
• Provide monthly reports on problem areas (Pareto, Trend, etc.) to senior management.
• Coordinate, maintain, and improve the ISO 9001 program.
• Assume the responsibility of ISO Representative for Continental, coordinate and administer third-party quality audits, communication, reports, and track follow-up actions.
• Audit existing and new ISO procedures for compliance based on ISO requirements and audit history.
• Verify that procedures are in use, functional and efficient.
• Conduct internal process audits for all departments according to ISO requirements.
• Conduct vendor audits as needed.
• Work with engineering and operations to help improve products and processes using DOE, PFMEA, SPC, and 6 Sigma tools.
• Develop a PPAP process (if applicable).
• Direct workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Plan, promote, and coordinate training activities related to product quality and reliability. Manage Quality Inspectors and Quality specialists to ensure compliance with both company and quality requirements.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for employee interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be able to implement statistical tools (SPC) for defect reduction
• Must be proficient in data collection, analysis, and presentation

Preferred Ones-

• Ability to travel on occasion
• Certified by ASQ (American Society for Quality) in any/all of the following: Quality Manager, Quality Auditor, and Quality Engineer
• Experience in machining and welding steel
• Experience in plastic injection molding
• Experience in SAP

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Required to wear eye protection when on the plant floor.
• Frequently is required to stand and walk.
• Must have normal/correctable vision.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance.
• The noise level in the factory work environment is usually loud. The occasional wearing of hearing protectors will be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work with or near moving mechanical parts.

Employer’s Statement

Hubbell Incorporated (its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.