Director of Quality - Universal Instruments : Job Details

Director of Quality

Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's most advanced electronic products. Universal Instruments is a cost effective enabler of the fast-moving electronics industry road map. From cell phones, tablets or advanced computing platforms, 5G infrastructure, internet of things, cloud computing and storage as well as wearable's, sensors, MEMS, industrial, automotive, military and medical applications, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!

Summary:

The Director of Quality develops and administers the organization's overall quality and reliability program. Oversees quality activities; including receiving inspection, supplier quality initiatives, process inspection, final inspection procedures and key policies are designed, coordinated and implemented.

Principal Accountabilities (Functional)

* Carries out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policy and applicable State and Federal laws, including interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, directing work and appraising performance.

* Interprets company policies to employees and enforces all safety regulations.

* Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department; may include budget development and control.

* Develops workforce planning and utilization programs to satisfy actual and projected requirements. Includes the scheduling of overtime and cost/effective use of temporary services.

* Implements cross-training activities and plans for employees under his/her direction with specific attention toward the development of a highly flexible work force.

* Establishes and implements team/individual Critical Success Factors, including the measurement and documentation of the progress of each employee toward the established goals.

* Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work-related problems.

* Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field: Master's Degree highly preferred.

* 10+ years of increasingly responsible experience in a management function such as quality and operations.

* Notable experience with Quality Management System oversight.

* Broad experiential application of world-class improvement methodologies such as LSS, TQM.

* Design for Reliability, and Precision Equipment Qualification.

* Capital Equipment experience is a plus.

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality

* Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands

* May occasionally be required to access and manipulate various objects, tools, or controls.

* Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to vibration.

* Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.

* Remaining stationary for extended periods, but needs to be mobile enough to navigate through work areas.

* Position requires the ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.

* Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues and in giving presentations

* The ability to travel may occasionally be required.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer

Target Annual Base Pay: $120,000 - $150,000 + Robust Benefits