Quality Assurance Manager

IMI plc

IMI plc is a sector focused organization at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

The Quality Assurance Manager, leads the Quality Assurance (QA) department in directing, planning, coordinating our QA program to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards and compliance with regulatory codes. The Manager, Quality Assurance, should have root cause analysis experience, audit experience (internal, external, supplier), and should have experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Section III code. Nuclear experience a plus. This role has direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives complementary to IMI policies and goals.
• Interprets quality assurance philosophy to key personnel in organization.
• Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
• Decides whether to accept a product or continue business with a vendor based on a review by the quality assurance engineers.
• Reviews all data obtained during all quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with IMI policies and procedures.
• Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
• Plays an active role on quality management teams within the organization.
• Works with line managers to identify and reach quality benchmarks.
• Tracks warranty, auditing, and customer feedback to improve process integrity.
• Ensures that quality measures are implemented on time and in accordance with regulations.
• Inspects products, processes, and metrics to find opportunities to improve quality.
• Designs and implements quality assurance training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
• Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality edge.
• Is to become an NQA-1 Qualified Lead Auditor and perform audit related activities accordingly.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Nuclear Experience w/ demonstrated success in QA with ISO and Nuclear codes.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer Savvy in MS Applications: (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) a plus.
• Ability to direct, coordinate and oversee company audits.
• Lead a team and maintain auditory requirements for Customer and Industry Org.
• Must be able to work autonomously to function in assigned area.
• Code understanding and ability to translate code into advisable actions at site.
• ISO 9001 Knowledge/Understanding/Certification.
• ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Section III.
• Nuclear 10CFR Part 21 (preferred).
• Nuclear 10CFR50 Appendix B (preferred).

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering discipline).
• Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent is a plus
• 4+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%
• **Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent domestic travel and occasional international travel will be required to visit other IMI facilities and customer sites.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $126,000 depending on experience.