Company : With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business.
Ken-Mac Metals Division : Ken-Mac Metals is one of the leading distributors of aluminum, pre-painted aluminum and stainless steel sheet, strip and coil in the country, distributing products throughout the NAFTA region from eight plant locations and additional warehouse and distribution facilities across North America.
thyssenkrupp Steel Services Division : thyssenkrupp Steel Services, a division of thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc., is a leading supplier of flat rolled, hot rolled, and hot dipped carbon steel products to the U.S. Marketplace, including galvanneal, galvalume, galfan and enameling steel.
Job Summary
The Quality Manager for the Fabrication Department is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust quality program that ensures compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.
Key Accountabilities :
- Create, implement, and maintain the Fabrication Department's Quality Program.
- Develop and manage the Quality Manual specifically for Outside Processors (OSP).
- Ensure documentation aligns with OEM requirements and industry standards (e.g., ISO, AS, or TS) standards where applicable.
OSP / Management
Manage onboarding and qualification of new OSPs from a quality perspective.Serve as the primary liaison between OEM and OSP quality departments.Conduct regular OSP quality audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.Maintain and report OSP performance using scorecards and KPIs.Quality Processes
Oversee and manage the First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).Lead and coordinate 8D and corrective action processes with OSPs and internal teams.Manage the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for new and existing products.Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and regulatory standards.Inspection & Compliance
Supervise inspection activities for fabricated components and assemblies.Ensure calibration and certification of inspection tools and equipment.Support internal and external audits, including OEM, OSP and regulatory inspections.Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive improvement initiatives.Promote a culture of quality and accountability throughout the fabrication team.Train and mentor staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience5 years' experience in Quality Assurance / ControlExperience in TQM, ISO / QS 9000 ISO Assessor Certification, SPCUnderstanding of multiple fabrication services and disciplinesTravel required to OSP / OEM SitesExperience in auditing processes and processorsMeets TKMNA employee attributes and competenciesPreferred Requirements :
ASQ certificationISO Lead Assessor Certification5 years plus Quality Assurance / Control experience.3 years management experience, leadership and team building trainingTraining in strategic planning and motivationthyssenkrupp Materials Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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