The Quality Manager is responsible for the quality control program designed to ensure continuous production and service consistent with established standards. Oversees the development and analysis of statistical data and specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy. Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize quality and reliability and to minimize costs. Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to quality and reliability. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems. The Quality Manager is responsible for site compliance certifications and regulations. Partnering with Operations and Engineering, the individual will have responsibility for all product certifications and certification applications. The Quality Manager will create new processes for certification maintenance, drive company awareness of changes to certification and country regulations, lead communications with certification and regulatory bodies, and facilitate audits necessary to maintain certification. This position requires high attention to detail and organizational skills with the capability and desire to be continuously engaged with the Team to drive projects to completion. The Quality Manager will seek opportunities to reduce the total cost and complexity of the Dynisco portfolio of certifications, while driving initiatives. Essential Job Functions
- Experience managing a Quality System certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 17025
- Experience as a Management Representative for ISO certifications
- Proven track record applying for and maintaining product hazardous approvals (explosion proof, flame proof, intrinsic safety) in various area-related product certifications [USA, Canada, Europe (ATEX, IECEx), Asia (NEPSI, KTL), etc.]
- Ability to understand and drive company leadership of compliance for Substances of Very High Concern (ROHS, REACH, SCIP, CA Prop 65, IMERC, etc.)
- Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from technical drawings (2D/3D CAD and PCB layout experience a plus).
- Committed to stay current on changes to applicable regulations and standards. Proven experience to plan for and adapt to changes and drive effective action to remediate risks to compliance.
- Maintain all Controlled Document Lists (CDL) for various agencies and manage revisions as necessary.
- Create templates and process documents for product approvals, integrating with other business processes as appropriate.
- Seek opportunities to streamline product approvals and audit requirements related to product certifications.
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and tracking quality KPIs.
- Responsible for all audits (internal, 3rd party, customer, and registrar)
- Effectively control Engineering Change Order (ECO) and drive multiple changes to closure.
- Create, prepare and maintain Quality System documents and records.
- Hire, train and supervise 2-4 employees.
- Manage training record management platform
- Travel 10% may be required.
Required Education and Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Business Management, Engineering or other related technical discipline.
- 5-7 years of experience as a Quality Manager within manufacturing or capital equipment manufacturer, working directly with customers to resolve current or potential quality concerns. Background in electromechanical assembly a plus.
- Superior communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven experience planning and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines & work objectives.
- Effective quantitative ability, exceptional organizational (records) talent and analytical skills.
- Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, etc.) and manufacturing software
- Routine participation leading and working with cross functional teams, with exceptional ability to influence peers on project tasks and communicate progress to leadership team.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.What You Can Expect from Us Our goal is to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include Health Insurance, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 5%, Paid-Time Off, 11 Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement. Who We Are Dynisco is a global leader in innovative applications of high precision, sensor-based technology and critical insight solutions that improve process safety and performance for the plastics, oil & gas markets. The company serves a diverse group of customers throughout the world and with more than 6 decades of commitment to helping customers, Dynisco provides the tools and services for the polymer industry allowing customers a window into the process . The information Dynisco provides allows our customers to keep their process consistent regardless of their global locations. Dynisco's diverse portfolio of sensing and polymer test equipment delivers some of the most accurate information available in the market for the measurement of polymer rheology, pressure, and temperature. Over the next 5 years, Dynisco will be aggressively expanding its business and is seeking top-level talent to join our growing team. (www.dynisco.com) Come help us and some of the biggest names in plastic production shape the future of sustainability in the plastics industry. Learn more about us here! Dynisco is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with facilities in Heilbronn, Germany and Malaysia. Dynisco will not pay to relocate. We are an EOE M/F/D/V employer. Our Team. Globally, we are a team of diverse and talented individuals. Qualified candidates come to Dynisco with a passion to grow while making a difference with innovation, employee engagement, customer partnerships and continuous improvement. Our Culture. Every employee has a voice. At Dynisco, new hires are selected to affect change, participate in solutions, challenge the norm, collaborate and contribute. DYNISCO VALUES
- Respect: We believe in the dignity of every person and the power that can be harnessed through diversity in talents, perspectives, and experiences.
- Credibility: We strive to earn long-lasting trust and credibility with others through uncompromising ethics, integrity, quality performance, and honoring our commitments.
- Customer Commitment: We meet or exceed customer needs and expectations by demonstrating deep understanding, meaningful collaboration, and a positive productive experience.
- Pursuit of Excellence: We promote a growth mindset that fosters creativity, innovation, and learning, to drive continuous improvement.
- Community Responsibility: We actively participate in our communities to support social priorities, help those in need, and drive a more sustainable future.
At Dynisco, we value the unique backgrounds, skills and abilities each team member brings to our workplace. We believe everyone deserves a fair opportunity to succeed and appreciate the experiences and perspectives each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. Please don't hesitate to apply even if you do not meet full requirements - we'd love to hear from you! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)