AZ Supervisor, Quality Control

Location: 2635 E. Magnolia Street, Phoenix, AZ

Hours: 1st shift – Monday to Thursday, 5am to 3pm. OT as needed.

 DESCRIPTION: The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the planning, leadership and operational execution of organization's quality deployment and process improvement efforts.  Provides direct line management to all quality department team member. A key responsibility is to drive investigation, analysis and resolution of all quality issues reported by internal and external customers using a data driven approach.  As the functional leader of plant quality, this position is the critical interface with other departments and executive management. The Quality Manager leads the education and training of our staff while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to support company improvement initiatives. The position has direct line reporting responsibility for up to 20 employees including quality coordinators, inspectors and engineers (exempt  and non-exempt).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Manage all aspects of the plant quality operation to include: audits, inspection, quality engineering, first article reporting, non-conforming product management, supplier quality.

• Sets appropriate goals for department staff. 
• Evaluate and enhance quality standards, technologies and approaches.
• Act as a strong advocate for quality in the New Product Development Process.
• Represent the company externally in conversations with key customers and partners.
• Establish a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.
• Synthesize quality performance data for presentation to executive leadership
• Drive improvement to the department key performance metrics (COPQ, QPPM, Supplier Quality QPPM, DMR/RMA rate
• Act of a champion in the FMI Internal Audit programs (LPA, POR audits)

 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) from four-year College or university in an Engineering or Quality discipline; or 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced Knowledge of ASME Y14.5GD&T Techniques
• 5-7 years of demonstrated success leading and managing Quality or manufacturing organizations in the machining, semiconductor equipment, automotive or medical device sector.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED / DESIRED: 

• American Society of Quality CQE, CQM
• Six Sigma
• Lean Sensei

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Communication and Presentation - Ability to effectively:
• Ability to write process descriptions, assembly, and manufacturing instructions
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Word, Project, Adobe Acrobat
• Interface with customers
• Analysis and Response – Ability to:

Read and interpret manufacturing drawings “Blue prints”, solid understanding of GD&T

• Read and interpret customer specification documents
• Extract vital parameters from customer drawings and engineering documents
• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Quantitative and Conceptual – Ability to cope with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Strong leadership, communication and teambuilding skills at all levels of levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge and application of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

and Manufacturing best practices (Lean, 5S, GMP).

• Must be highly motivated and self-managed with the ability to generate

and measure success through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Handling of delicate parts

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to toxic chemicals (machine coolants, solvents such as methanol, IPA, Acetone)
• Noise level usually quiet, shop environment may have noise levels in excess of 90db

Eye protection required in certain areas Hearing protection required in certain areas

We offer a full complement of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, generous time off plan, and a 401k saving plan with a 30% match!

*FM Industries is committed to a drug free workplace. 

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

• Competitive Salary
• PTO Program
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Health Spending Plans
• Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

FM Industries Values:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation
• SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
• INTEGRITY - Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork
• QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products
• ACCOUNTABILITY - Taking ownership of our words, actions and results