Quality Manager

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.  Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people  Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world. Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. Job Description: We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Quality Manager at our Fayetteville, TN location As Quality Manager, you’ll set the tone for success—providing vision, direction, and motivation to achieve and exceed our daily and monthly quality goals.THE DAY TO DAY...Set goals, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for teams and individual membersAccountable for managing resources to ensure key quality department metrics are metCollaborate with internal and external customers’ quality and engineering personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of designMake recommendations to modify customer part specifications and tolerances as necessary to support cost effective productionProvide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniquesResolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resourcesEffectively communicate and reinforce company commitment to quality improvement effortsDetermine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes, review and analyze results and recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow up to verify effectivenessParticipate and coordinate with other department (i.e.: Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Tooling, Operations, etc.) product Quality planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new systemsFacilitate and promote use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective actionParticipate directly in internal and external customer PPM improvement planResponsible and accountable to the performance of the Quality team/groupAssist the Quality Director in the implementation of APQP processes to better new product development and product launcesLead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers and or Technicians to drive supplier excellenceMaintain and Enhance AriensCo Supplier Quality Manual and Supplier Ratings systems with the Quality Director and purchasing teamsAssist the purchasing team in the improvement of AriensCo company supplier standards and drive their implementation into the supply baseLead and or conduct on site supplier evaluations both before supplier selection and afterOversee the Implement risk-based inspection strategies, leveraging internal process and supplier histories and data analytics to optimize efficiencyAssist the Quality Director in establishing APQP, Control Plans, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC and Other standard Quality Assurance tools to create a comprehensive AriensCo Quality Assurance SystemTHE QUALIFICATIONS...Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations and/or technical disciplineMinimum of 5 years’ experience with certified quality management system (e.g. TS 16949, ISO)Certified Quality Engineer preferredCustomer quality assurance experiencePrevious audit experienceTechnical knowledge of steel fabrication and assembly processes preferredFormal training and previous experience with part, sub-assembly, and final assembly audits preferredBackground in GD&T preferredUnderstanding of manufacturing and/or lean processes is desiredAbility to define and help resolve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success. Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employmentDependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan401(k) match and profit-sharing plansLife InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts (HSA)Short Term DisabilityParental LeaveOnsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locationsPaid holidays Employee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship ProgramsSafety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursementEmployee Product Purchase Program50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning CenterOnsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus OnlyNearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus OnlyThe concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat. AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.