Quality Assurance Manager

1 week ago

Chicago, United States Disability Solutions Full time
Powell's Northlake facility is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring that products and services meet the established quality standards and customer expectations. They develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and systems to monitor and improve product and service quality. The Quality Assurance Manager also leads a team of quality assurance professionals, conducts audits, analyzes data, and provides recommendations for improvement. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, develop corrective actions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, they may provide training and support to employees on quality-related matters.

This position does not offer Visa sponsorship now, or in the future.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Maintain and improve existing ISO quality systems
  • Organize and conduct internal quality audits
  • Act as Lead Auditor for internal quality audits
  • Represent Business during external quality audits
  • Conduct vendor audits
  • Develop programs for continuous improvement.
  • Teach classes for QA programs
  • Establish an inspector training program
  • Establish and maintain a welding qualification & training program
  • Meet with customers as required to ensure that their needs are addressed
  • Available to answer technical questions from Inspectors
  • Regular review of customer feedback, complete investigation and response, and ensure corrective actions are implemented


Minimum Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 2-5 years of experience in an Electrical role.
  • Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineer role.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a leadership role.
  • Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
  • Technical writing skills.
  • Proven experience in implementing or maintaining a comprehensive quality assurance program, preferably one that was certified to ISO 9001.
  • Able to test and inspect products using schematics, wiring diagrams, three-line drawings, one-line drawings and mechanical drawings.
  • Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve complex application problems independently.
  • Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office.
  • Able to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and drawings.
  • Basic understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products.
  • Ability to interpret industry standards as applicable to job and product.


Working & Environmental Conditions

  • The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There may be some work in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the elements of our factory. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.
  • It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs, and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents.
  • This position is expected to travel approximately 5-10% of the time and must be able to travel with short notice and/or for extended periods.


More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

About Us

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications

Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

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