Job Title: Quality Assurance ManagerJob Description

• Drives Quality Control system for Business Unit by working cross-functionally with Supply Quality Engineers, Supply Base, Operations, Sales, and Engineering departments to critically evaluate the quality management system. Identifies opportunities for streamlining processes (LEAN manufacturing focus) to ensure quality products. • Leads ISO 9001 quality management ensuring continued registration. • Leads problem-solving and process improvement processes with manufacturing and customers to achieve resolution and elimination of current product issues. • Reviews, analyzes, and allocates Quality Assurance/Quality Control resources as required by project demand. • Develops and implements PFMEA analysis procedure to mitigate risks identified in each product line either from process or product standpoint. • Manages process control for Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMR), supplier records, internal and supplier audit records, and other documentation record-keeping functions. Implements processes through relevant procedures, updating the Quality databases as required. • Manages and improves Incoming Inspection procedures. • Trains and leads the department in Document Control procedures to ensure proper management of the company’s Document Control system. • Reports customer and internal quality metrics to management. Drives corrective action to facilitate improvements. • Analyzes and evaluates Quality Assurance Lab labor costs and Lab expenses. • Works closely with Engineers to further develop test methods and data collection systems as well as qualification testing for finished goods, in-process goods, and raw materials. • Provides recommendations for improvements to the quality system, inspection methods, and equipment. • Coordinates Lab support for data collection & analysis in product capability & process validation studies. • Manages customer complaints, implements immediate, short, and long-term solutions, and coordinates a corrective action plan or continuous improvement procedures with suppliers—either internal or external.

Hard Skills

• Quality management

• ISO 9001

• LEAN manufacturing

• PFMEA analysis

• Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMR)

• Incoming Inspection procedures

• Document Control

• Quality Assurance Lab management

• Test methods development

• Data collection systems

• Product capability & process validation

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving

• Process improvement

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Resource allocation

• Training and leadership

• Customer complaint management

• Recommendations for system improvements

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Torrance, California.

Work Environment

Collaborative work with multiple departments including Supply Quality Engineers, Supply Base, Operations, Sales, and Engineering. Focus on continuous improvement and quality management.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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