Quality Assurance Manager - Nikon Metrology : Job Details

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGERJOB PURPOSE:Nikon Metrology is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to improve the organizations productivity, efficiency and profitability while also reducing waste.LOCATIONS:Onsite at NMI Manassas, VA facilityWHY NIKON METROLOGY?You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Quality Management SystemCreate & manage Quality Management System, which includes Quality policy, Quality Manual, Quality documents.Observe and participate in the new product development process and ensure its compliance to the Quality manual.Lead an activity of continuous improvement of the Quality Management system.Product and Services Quality.Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Product Quality by reviewing Quality issues regarding products and working process.Lead an activity to decide Containment, Corrective actions, Preventative actions for Quality issues by managing a faulty assembly, component, process or service and preventing recurrence of it.Work with the Supply Chain, Product Quality, Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Development Engineering to improve product quality across the supply chain.Audit and Management Review.Lead internal audit for Quality.Face external audit by third party and Nikon for Quality.Execute Management Review for Quality.Create a plan of resolving Non-conformances found in an audit for quality and leading an activity to do that.Lead role in the Quality audit of suppliers.Regulatory StandardsKnowledge and understanding of ISO9001, ISO17025, ISO 14001 and other applicable ISO regulator standards.Understanding Nikon-Quality Management Directive (QMD) and IMBU Quality Management System (QMS). Work with these standards when developing the NMI Quality Management SystemKnowledge and understanding of safety regulations: such as CE, UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA), FDA, etc., and leading necessary actions to comply with them.Understanding chemical hazardous substances regulations: such as Nikon Green Procurement Standard, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Registry of Occupational Safety and Health (ROSH), etc. and leading necessary actions to comply with them. Leading role in surveying chemical substance compliance by suppliersQuality KPIAnalyze Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Continuous Improvement Report (CIRs), Internal Continuous Improvement Report (iCIRs), Warranties and implementing improvement planANCILLARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Making a timetable for quality improvement activities, thinking about budget and resources.Working closely with the Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Quality and Operations teams to improve product and services Quality.Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.Develop and maintain good Quality records.QUALIFICATIONS:ESSENTIALRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:5-7 years work experience. A background in manufacturing, metrology, optics, electronics, robotics, or other high-tech industries is preferredKnowledge and experience in creating and working with Quality Management SystemsVender audit experienceUnderstanding and experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025Certificates, License, Registrations:Bachelor of Science degree in Quality or an Engineering disciplineDesirableExperience executing reliability/safety/functional testing on new products.Knowledge and understanding of Lean/Six Sigma.FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:Able to interact effectively with engineers and technicians to get necessary information and support to complete projects.Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.BUDGET RESPONSIBILITYNone directly but will be responsible to provide input for both Operating Expenditure (OPEX) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) to managementWORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Portions of the workday will be spent on the shop floor working inside Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled and temperature-controlled areas.Ability to travel as required, including weekend days and international travel.HOW WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAMCULTURE SPIRITWork as a Team, Act as a Family! We believe in bringing our team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize, to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTWe want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.AMAZING MEDICAL BENEFITS & PERKSWe will take care of you with industry leading medical, dental, vision plans and many more benefits that allow us and you to continue to be AMAZING!As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or therein after referred collectively as protected veterans.PI3682ebe3707f-26289-#######9