About the Role
The Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and process optimization initiatives across operations. This role will also play a hands-on part in the Company's quality program, supporting and leading audits, strengthening internal controls, and collaborating with leadership to identify and select processes for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the strategic planning, development, and execution of quality assurance engineering programs.
- Coordinates with cross-functional leaders to align quality objectives with business strategies and customer expectations.
- Oversees the work of a team that evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement.
- Establishes enterprise-wide policies, standards, and metrics.
- Develops and monitors the implementation of process changes meant to result in cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability increases.
- Leads initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce defects, as well as tracks progress against established goals.
- Recommended changes that may impact floor layout, material flow, or machinery selection and use.
- Directs compliance efforts with applicable regulations.
- Represents quality functions in executive decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of related field experience (quality/continuous improvement in Power Generation Industry or related industry).
- Process knowledge in Power Industry.
- Detailed knowledge & proficiency in Quality Systems – ISO requirements familiarity.
- Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action proficiency.
- Proficiency in current PC technology & effective use of software to create forms/documents.
- Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision – self-starter.
- Ability to effectively perform & contribute in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively work with & accomplish multiple priorities.
- Effective organizational and communication skills.
- Customer focused.
- Ability to identify, analyze, & solve Quality problems with practical solutions.
- Provide technical guidance on Quality issues.
- Exposure to industrial and office environments.
- Ability to travel to field locations when required.
Skills
- Quality Systems
- ISO requirements familiarity
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective/Preventive Action
- PC technology proficiency
- Software proficiency for forms/documents
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Latham NY
- St. Louis MO
- Houston TX
- Euclid OH
Work Type
- In-office
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
About the Company
- MD&A is a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs for steam, gas, and industrial turbines and generators.
- We lead the industry by offering high-quality, on-schedule, and cost-effective services, parts, and repairs which result in repeat business and positive customer feedback – we are known for our knowledge and experience.
