Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is seeking a Director of Quality to lead and manage all aspects of quality assurance and control for products and processes within a liquid nitrogen pump manufacturing environment to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Requirements
- Sound mathematical and technical skills.
- Good investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to think logically and methodically.
- Knowledge of statistical packages and Microsoft Office systems normally required.
- Proficient in the use of measuring equipment, Faro Arm, Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gage
- Dimensional inspection experience of machined components.
- In depth working knowledge of ISO 9001 standard. Familiar with ISO 14001 and 45001 desired.
Responsibilities
- Quality Management System (QMS) Leadership: Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the company's QMS, ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 9001 and industry-specific regulations.
- Quality Control and Assurance: Oversee the entire product lifecycle to ensure compliance with specifications and standards, from design and manufacturing to testing and delivery.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements including OSHA, EHS and other applicable standards related to the manufacturing and handling of liquid nitrogen pumps.
- Supplier Quality Management: Partner with the supply chain and purchasing departments to establish and manage supplier quality programs, including on-site audits and evaluations to ensure high-quality incoming materials and components.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
- Continuous Improvement: Utilize tools and methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to drive process improvements, troubleshooting quality issues, and enhance manufacturing capability and performance.
- Audits and Investigations: Manage internal and external audits of the QMS and processes. Report non-conformances, assigns, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- ASQ certification is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and negotiation skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
