Quality Manager

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio, including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Quality Manager. The Quality Manager will be responsible for performing functions to manage, develop, maintain, and improve quality assurance programs and systems in line with international standards and customer requirements. Additionally, this person will ensure that products and quality objectives are met to support Morgan Bronze Business goals and to achieve superior quality and reliability levels. The Quality Manager will plans, coordinate, and direct the quality and improvement program designed to ensure quality assurance of the production of the product consistent with established standards.

This is a people-leader role, with 5-6 direct reports. This role is located in Lake Zurich, IL , and will be fully on-site.

Base Salary: $102,000 - $153,000

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of eperience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Quality Manager Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a quality production program to ensure conformity of purchased material, final products, and services to quality standards.
• Customer Liaison for quality and customer satisfaction-related issues.
• Responsible for the management of quality personnel and activities defined in job descriptions.
• Provide oversight of the Corrective Action process, addressing product non-conformances and safety.
• Provide basic human resources services where applicable to include: effective training, interviewing, approving vacations, completing performance appraisals, conducting discipline sessions & performance reviews, and personnel development.
• Designs and implements quality training programs for key personnel in conjunction with managers.
• Plays an active role on quality management teams within the organization.
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
• Provide oversight and approval of manufacturing process documentation, such as Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Maps, which define verifications during production to ensure all requirements are met.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment and ensure calibration and suitability for use in line with the self-managed department budget.
• Visit vendor facilities and meet with customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required.
• Manages Continuous Improvement Program and acts as a change agent to produce a culture of safety, improvement, and quality.
• Prepare for and represent the company during customer reviews, audits, and assessments.
• Contract review, assuring the verification that the customer's needs and requirements can be met.
• Summarize and report quality information and evaluate trends and major causes through Pareto analysis.
• Establishes statistical confidence programs by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence to maintain process control.
• Oversight of the gauge calibration program and training of calibration.
• Chair of the new product implementation process & cross-functional team review of new products.
• Communicate with process owners to resolve nonconforming conditions by developing or facilitating corrective and preventive actions.
• Promotion of change & continuous improvement through activities utilizing Six Sigma and Lean.
• Responsible for Aerospace Self-Release Designate(s) and Completion of FAIR's/PPAP's.
• Support and contribute to lean manufacturing principles.

Wieland Morgan Bronze Management System

• Delegate Internal audit program in line with ISO9001, AS9100, ISO14001, LPA, Configuration.
• Support and take accountability for the QEMS through the promotion of risk-based thinking, communication, promoting continual improvement in all areas, and shall be customer-focused.
• Formulates, maintains, and communicates the quality policy, quality objectives, and KPI's in line with the context and strategic direction of Wieland Morgan Bronze.
• Delegate and act as the Management Representative for all registered international standards.
• Identify risks and communicate to the management team, and manage plans to address risks.
• Support other management team members to provide leadership, strategy, direction, and support as it applies to their areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that the quality management system achieves its intended results.
• Engage, support, and direct, supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Utilizes and promotes the process approach through PDCA Methodology.
• Assure that resources needed for the quality management system are available.
• Maintains a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction through understanding and meeting requirements, and any risks or opportunities that can affect conformity or satisfaction are addressed.

Quality Manager Qualifications:

• Ability to create effective written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Advanced blueprint reading & understanding of GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of quality practices.
• Proper measuring techniques with a variety of gauges.
• Knowledge of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering discipline preferred.
• Prior quality experience required, preferably in a regulated industry.
• Prior manufacturing experience in a machining job shop preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to meet the color vision examination and near vision to 20/25 corrected.
• 10 years of experience in the related field preferred.

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.