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About the Role

The Quality Manager will organize and manage all activities to ensure the PDI quality system is implemented, maintained, and continuously improved. This hands-on role requires active involvement in daily activities, as well as setting and implementing short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop companywide strategic Quality initiatives and a staffing plan to support the initiatives.
• Organize, implement, and manage all activities to maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of quality control measurements.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Oversee the root cause analysis for customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and train staff in quality standards and best practices. Contract outside training where appropriate.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits as required.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Prepare and present reports on quality performance to senior management.
• Coordinate and direct Quality Department activities in APQP and PPAP related processes.
• Coordinate and direct the Quality Department activities in development, maintenance, and revision of Control Plans and process FMEAs.
• Improve process control through improved capability and error-proofing.
• Provide exceptional customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Responsible for developing and executing within department budget.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• In depth working knowledge of quality systems
• High level of oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong motivational, team building, influencing and decision-making skills
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands to operate a computer and office equipment, and communicate effectively via phone and email.
• May occasionally need to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move items up to 10 pounds.

Location

• Buffalo

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5 years Quality Management/Supervision preferred

Education Level

• 4-year technical degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $125,000-140,000 plus annual incentive plan

About the Company

• POWER DRIVES, INC. IS A BUFFALO‑BASED MANUFACTURER SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM‑ENGINEERED HOSE, TUBE, AND FLUID CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIAL AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS.
• FOUNDED IN 1946, PDI IS KNOWN FOR DELIVERING HIGH‑QUALITY, RELIABLE SOLUTIONS BACKED BY STRONG ENGINEERING EXPERTISE AND DECADES OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.
• 2026 Buffalo's Business First Best Places To Work Finalist