Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

Job Details: Job Location: WUS - Fort Worth, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Engineering, Job Title Assistant Quality Assurance Manager - MAA800 Department QA & SQM Department Location Fort Worth Alliance, TX Reports To Quality Manager Employment Type Full-Time FLSA Classification Salary / Exempt EEO-1 Category First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers Job Grade 11 Document Revision / Date   1. Position SummaryThe Assistant Quality Manager supports the Quality Manager by leading the day-to-day execution of the Quality Assurance, Quality Management System (QMS), and Document Control System (DCS) functions at the Fort Worth facility. This role supervises assigned Quality personnel, establishes daily priorities, and ensures quality issues, audits, corrective actions, and controlled documentation are managed effectively and on time.The position monitors quality performance, coordinates cross-functional actions, and escalates significant product, process, customer, compliance, or resource risks to the Quality Manager, who retains overall responsibility for the site Quality organization, strategy, and customer commitments.2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities # Essential Duty / Responsibility Approx. % of Time (optional) 1. Team Leadership and Daily Execution Lead daily QA, QMS, and DCS activities. Supervise assigned personnel, establish priorities, monitor completion of work, provide coaching, and reinforce accountability and consistent application of quality requirements. 25% 2. Quality Assurance Oversight Oversee the effectiveness of in-process and final quality controls. Monitor yield, defects, nonconformances, quality escapes, and recurring issues, and coordinate timely action with Manufacturing and Engineering. 20% 3. QMS and DCS Administration Administer the QMS and DCS in accordance with established company, customer, and certification requirements. Ensure controlled documents and quality records are properly reviewed, approved, distributed, revised, retained, and removed when obsolete. 20% 4. Corrective Action, Audits, and Improvement Coordinate containment, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification for significant internal and customer quality issues. Coordinate internal, customer, and certification audits, track findings through closure, and support practical improvements to product, process, and system performance. 25% 5. Reporting, Escalation, and Department Support Communicate significant quality concerns, compliance risks, resource needs, and improvement opportunities to the Quality Manager. Support departmental planning, represent the Quality Manager when delegated, and perform other duties as needed to support department or plant operations. 10% Qualifications: 3. Minimum Competency RequirementsThese are the minimum requirements needed to perform the job competently. Do not use preferred criteria in place of minimum requirements. Competency Element Minimum Requirement Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Relevant Work Experience 5-7 years of experience in quality assurance, quality engineering, or quality systems within a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory, team-lead, or people-leadership role. Licenses / Certifications Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Technical Skills Working knowledge of ISO 9001, internal auditing, corrective action, 8D, root-cause analysis, PFMEA, SPC, quality metrics, and document/change-control practices. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality data-analysis and reporting tools. Job / Process Knowledge Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, including SMT, assembly, testing, in-process controls, final inspection, nonconformance management, and customer quality requirements. Language / Communication (if job-related) English required; Mandarin is a strong plus. 4. Competency Equivalency / SubstitutionAn equivalent combination of education, technical training, and directly relevant quality leadership experience may be considered.5. Additional Competencies / Behavioral Requirements Competency Job-Related Requirement / Expected Proficiency Problem Solving / Judgment Uses sound judgment to evaluate quality and compliance risks, prioritize actions, and escalate significant concerns appropriately. Communication / Teamwork Communicates expectations, status, and risks clearly to Quality personnel and cross-functional stakeholders; supports data-based decisions and timely follow-up. Leadership / Supervision Provides clear direction, coaching, feedback, and accountability while developing personnel and maintaining effective daily execution. Other Demonstrates customer focus, integrity, attention to detail, and a practical continuous-improvement mindset. 6. Physical / Environmental / Schedule Requirements Area Requirement Physical Demands Combination of office and manufacturing-floor work. Must be able to walk production areas regularly, use a computer for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs. Work Environment / PPE Exposure to moderate production noise, temperature variations, and manufacturing equipment. Required PPE may include ESD smock and safety equipment designated for the work area. Schedule / Overtime Full-time schedule with flexibility to support audits, production needs, and issue escalation. Overtime may be required. Travel / Other Limited travel may be required for customer, corporate, or certification activities.