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Senior Quality Manager
Department: Manufacturing Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Liberty, SC
Reporting To: General Manager
Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000 / year
Description
Cornell Dubilier is seeking a dynamic Senior Quality Leader to join our team in Liberty, SC, overseeing Quality and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives across our facilities in Liberty, SC, New Bedford, MA, and Mexicali. As the Senior Quality Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving end-to-end product quality strategy, ensuring adherence to customer and military specifications while exceeding industry standards. This key leadership position involves spearheading the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust quality management systems and EHS programs to guarantee unparalleled levels of quality, reliability, and safety across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the establishment and management of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and EHS programs across multiple locations, aligning strategies with organizational objectives and customer expectations.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to integrate quality into new product development and manufacturing processes, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage supplier quality initiatives to build and maintain a strong supply base that delivers best-in-class quality materials.
Drive multi-site quality strategies, objectives, and metrics, ensuring continuous execution and alignment with cost/budget targets.
Act as the face of Cornell Dubilier with customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies, addressing quality concerns and facilitating corrective action processes in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain a positive work environment that promotes safety, collaboration, and respect among team members.
Provide leadership and development opportunities for the quality team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in quality management, preferably in the electronic component manufacturing industry.
Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, and other industry standards, with experience in quality systems implementation and compliance.
Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques, including SPC, Six Sigma, FMEA, and PPAP, to drive continuous improvement and quality enhancement initiatives.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental sustainability practices, with the ability to ensure compliance across global operations.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the management of cross-functional teams and the ability to drive change and innovation within the organization.
Excellent communication skills, with experience in customer interface and the ability to manage challenging situations effectively.
Motivated, visionary leader with a passion for driving quality excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Benefits
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and growth
A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.
We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is targeted to be between $100,000 to $135,000 per year.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
CDE is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.
WELCOME TO LIBERTY!
Liberty, South Carolina, is a city of 3,200 people, located in Pickens County in the northwestern corner of the state. The city was chartered in 1876 and is central to the region’s natural and cultural attractions. Liberty’s history and traditions were born of the textile mill, and now the city is forging a new future as a residential and business opportunity hub within the region.
Liberty’s competitive position in upcountry South Carolina is based on its premium location and its land availability. Liberty is located 12 miles north of the Interstate 85 corridor, which runs from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Atlanta, Georgia, and adjacent to the US Highway 123 corridor, which runs from Greenville to Clemson.
Liberty is less than 20 minutes from Clemson, and 30 minutes from Greenville and most of the region’s lakes and mountains.
With award-winning schools, close community connections, opportunity for business and development, and ample opportunities for outdoor adventure and recreations, Liberty is a fantastic place to live and pursue happiness.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.
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