Position Summary:
The Quality Manager will report directly to the Machining Manager/Director, coordinates department activities and special projects. Directs staff in at location in accordance with good measuring practice using all inspection tools and, WI’s and Visual Aids. He or she will organize department work flow to meet production supports needs. Recommends equipment needs to facilitate inspection activities.  Establishes processes to stream line work flow and inspection methods. Assist in maintaining WI’s and Control Plans to correlate to process or part changes, In this position expedient communication with the Machining Manager/Director, Co-Workers, QE’s and Management team is critical. This person will also be an active inspector as scheduling requires.  Responsible for efficient first article inspection/problem resolution.  Applies experience to perform root cause analysis and corrective action.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
*Direct inspectors, coordinate department inspection activities to support production and shipping needs.
*Evaluate department processes. Recommend and coordinate needed changes based on process analysis.
*Provides inspection activity for product through production cycle.
*Position inspectors to meet production and OSP inspection needs.
*Provide training to the inspectors when needed. Coach and provide development advice to staff.
*Will assist Management team with keeping all tooling, gaging, and working instructions up to date.
*Directly supervises Quality Control Inspectors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
*Responsible for staff work assignments/rotation, employee training & back-up absent employees.  Recommends adjustments to staff among facilities to cover needs.
*Responsible to meet department productivity and quality goals.
*Seeks and acts upon ways to improve daily work processes to enhance quality, productivity, and satisfy customer needs and expectations; looks for cost reduction and service improvements; eliminates unnecessary or low priority work; initiates and encourages others to resolve impediments and act on improvement opportunities.
*Act as main communication point between inspectors/leads and operators.
*Will identify problems and maintain constant communication with the QC Engineers and help finding the fix.
*Assist with 5s sustainment activities.
*Other duties as assigned.
*Responsible for ability to perform all required Inspector Level 3 Tasks.
   

Working Conditions:
*Able to lift up to 25 pounds
*Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.