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Quality Manager
Newton, IA
Job Description
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Chambersburg office, you will be Quality Manager
- You'll be working with a global, cross-functional team to ensure quality in all phases of the manufacturing value stream from raw material supply to customers' utilization.
- This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be leading the implementation of effective problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- You'll be managing a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors.
- Your objectives will be to achieve strategic quality improvement objectives, ensure timely resolution of quality incidents, and maintain an effective Quality Management System.
- Your fit in the organization will be as a key player in achieving quality improvement goals and driving continuous improvement efforts.
- You will be supporting Advanced Product Quality Plans (APQP) for new and existing products, as well as developing supplier quality initiatives.
- This position is vital to Gates because it ensures our products meet and exceed customer specified requirements and industry standards.
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
- Managing the execution of quality initiatives and corrective and preventive actions across all manufacturing value streams to achieve strategic quality improvement objectives.
- Ensuring effective and timely completion of root cause investigation and resolution of customer, warranty, and supplier quality incidents using best practice 'closed loop' methodologies and Gates Quality Management System requirements.
- Guiding quality resources in utilizing APQP-based management systems to achieve Gates' objectives in sales growth and product vitality while reducing the risk of defects.
- Maintaining an effective PPAP submission process to ensure timely and accurate part qualification for customers.
- Owning the internal quality management system audit process & Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.
- Developing Gates supplier quality through assessments, nonconformance corrections, and supplier development project execution.
- Identifying gaps in process control plans and coordinating improvement actions to meet Cost Of Poor Quality objectives.
- Maintaining the certification and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
- Playing a crucial role in the Change Management Process by ensuring the effectiveness of implementation and validation actions.
- Evaluating the performance and development needs of the quality organization and implementing development actions in advancement of succession plans.
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum of five years of progressive experience in quality assurance roles, including a minimum of three years in a management or supervisory capacity.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) undergraduate college degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (E.g., Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, etc.) preferred.
- Working knowledge of automotive industry core tools (AIAG - APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, etc.) and quality assurance problem-solving tools (E.g., 5-Why, Cause & Effect Diagrams, DOE, 8D, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of management both internally and externally.
- Strong leadership skills with the capability to influence, coach, and partner across multiple levels and locations of the company.
- Proficiency in using common PC applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS Office, MS SharePoint, MS PowerPoint.
- Preferred certifications such as Quality Engineer (CQE), Quality Manager (CQM), Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Black Belt through ASQ or equivalent.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Full-Time
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
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WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to our ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit to learn more.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.
Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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