The Quality Manager position at Century Arms has the primary objective of establishing and maintaining high level quality standards, optimize production processes, and minimize defects or error in the manufacturing and assembly process as they relate to the Production Department. This role reports directly to the COO and work closely with the Director of Operations, the New Product Development Manager and the Director of Purchasing. Routine responsibilities will consist of monitoring and auditing of processes, materials, supplier quality management and product testing against established standards with continuous analysis of quality defects and/or deviations.
Responsibilities
Provides QA support to product development and manufacturing team, resolving problems, defects, and other issues, ensuring the product meets specifications.
Supports, designs, develops and enhances test processes and reporting for QA
Generate and maintains quality reports for management, highlighting KPIs and areas for improvement
Establishing quality performance metrics to prevent issues preemptively
Manages all testing efforts across projects and tasks
Capability to perform SPC and Gauge R&R studies Mentors and provides training assistance to QA Personnel
Develop and maintain standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation
Conduct regular audits and inspections to monitor adherence to quality standards
Investigate product quality problems and determine root cause, gather and analyze data, and implement corrective actions to reduce or eliminate cause
Perform process capability studies or special studies necessary to increase control and decrease total quality costs
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and quality
Plan and oversee the analysis, inspection, design and test of products to assure the quality of the parts and products
Perform quality engineering review of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and Company quality records
Able to perform manual inspection layouts
Utilizes test equipment such as Calipers, Micrometers, Rockwell Testers, Surface Plate, Vision, Optical Comparator and CMM
Proficiently generate programs for CMM inspections
Clear understanding of GD&T
Assist Century Arms with maintaining ISO 9001 compliance
Lead Century Arms Corrective Action Program
Other duties will be assigned as required.
Qualifications & Knowledge Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BS Degree in Engineering or related field required
8 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent technical background with a track-record of problem solving and process development
Experience in firearm production, tooling and machining highly preferred
General knowledge of CAD and CMM software packages
Born over 50 years ago with our roots in the surplus business, Century Arms has an extensive history of providing unique and affordable products to the American Collector, Hunter, and Target Shooter. We carry on that tradition today, with our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in the U.S.A, and continue to offer unique, innovative, and quality products to the U.S. Consumer.
Today, as America's AK Manufacturer, Century Arms has over 150 hardworking employees that are committed to providing you the best value in a firearm with exceptional service support.
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