*Functional Scope: * Responsible for all aspects of quality for the site including direct leadership of the quality team and quality management system.  Drive site compliance to TS16949 and IATF standards.  Ability to leverage a team-based approach with customers, sales, quality, engineering and operations.  Effectively communicate directly with customers and suppliers.  Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site to improve COPQ. 

Position Specifications: 4-year degree in engineering/technical field and minimum of 5 years quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.  Advanced knowledge and application of quality tools for process and product controls / improvement (SPC, Gage R&R, Process Capability, FMEA, DOE, 5 why, 6 sigma), in depth knowledge of TS16949 and IATF standards, project management, highly technical/analytical, negotiation skills, effective communication/leadership skills, high energy, self-motivated, problem solving skills, and PC/systems literacy.

*Essential Functions: *

• Regular attendance
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
• Understand and follow applicable Company practices, policies and procedures.
• Work safely
• Daily management of the quality team
• Work with leadership to develop/deploy manufacturing/quality goals in support of site initiatives
• Ownership of the quality management system and customer/3rd party audits
• Drive compliance to TS16949/IATF standards as well as customer specific quality requirements.
• Collaborate with other Amphenol manufacturing sites on quality related matters
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvements based on assessment, feedback and audit results
• Apply statistical methods and perform calculations to determine processes, staff requirements and standards
• Coordinate quality assurance objectives/activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability and minimize cost
• Provide technical support and direction regarding process and continuous improvement efforts
• Partner with engineering resources on new equipment/processes with installation and qualification procedures to ensure total process control
• Evaluate precision/accuracy of production/testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate continuous improvement
• Prepare test plans/reports such as capability studies, qualification and validation for improvement activities
• Provide key technical assistance on writing/executing test approvals and final reports
• Analyze statistical data/product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives for finished products.
• Use metrology/statistical methods to diagnose/correct improper quality assurance and control practices
• When necessary provide on-site support and assistance to customers and suppliers
• Train others as needed
• Other functions as assigned

• Travel as necessary (less than 25%)

   

   

   

   

Physical Demands with or without Reasonable Accommodations:

-     Sedentary position with extended periods at computer.

-     May require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, stretching, stooping, and/or standing.

-     Lifting or transporting light to heavy items (up to 50 lbs).

-    Ability to tolerate fumes, odor and noise.

-     Repetitive motions.

-     Ability to apply mental processes, in order to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.

-     Ability to remain calm and in control, even when under pressure & ability to manage stress.

-     Ability to concentrate as position is subject to frequent distractions.

-     Ability to adapt to change.

-     Visual acuity, must be able to distinguish full range of colors.