Quality Assurance Manager for TIMET Toronto, OH
Summary
Responsible for Toronto site management of the Quality Assurance function including quality assurance, quality control, technology development and laboratory. Interacts and communicates with customers and suppliers including customer audits and 3rd party audits. Active member of TIMET Global quality group responsible for ensuring proactive defect hazard mitigation and continuous improvement to the quality management system and product quality.
Essential Functions
Participate in the overall planning and oversight of the Toronto Quality Management System.
Establishes laboratory standards for safety, on-time delivery, quality, cost control, and productivity
Manage quality assurance, quality control, and laboratory activities.
Support the employee needs of the Quality Assurance organization.
Serve as ISO, AS and NADCAP management representative for Toronto.
Lead the development and customer qualification of new technologies, products and processes.
Interface with QA/ R&D function of other TIMET units.
Responsible for adhering to NADCAP, AS and ISO guidelines
Customer specification review and accuracy for order acknowledgement.
Manage internal quality audit program and process.
Manager Corrective and Preventative Action program and process.
Manage customer and 3rd party audits and visits.
Manage Outside Conversion Source audit program and process.
Develop and work to budgets to achieve cost management goals, and initiate or participate in cost reduction and/or profit improvement programs.
Support engineering projects relating to capacity expansions, new technology and/or equipment-based process improvements.
Manage capital expenditures.
Effectively communicate company and department goals, achievements, problems, solutions, practices, changes, and policies. Encourage positive communication. Enforce all company policies, rules and regulations.
Manages subordinate supervisors and employees in the Quality Assurance group. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Toronto quality team. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and Experience
BS degree in a Technical or Engineering Discipline, plus at least 10 years related quality management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Must be proficient with MS office applications. Previous metals experience with titanium preferred