Quality Manager Job Opening at Actuant Corporation in Binghamton, NY

Actuant Corporation is a $1.5B diversified industrial company with operations in more than 30 countries. The Actuant businesses are leaders in a broad array of niche markets including branded hydraulic and electrical tools and supplies; specialized products and services for energy related industries and highly engineered position and motion control systems. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Actuant business operations are divided into four segments focused on the markets we serve.

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Our Elliott-Nielsen business in Binghamton, NY is adding a Quality Manager to their team. Reporting to the Operations Leader, this position significantly contributes to lead and continuously improve the quality assurance program Elliott- Nielsen as it relates to suppliers, customers and internal processes. The Quality Assurance Manager will ensure successful registration and subsequent compliance to ISO-9001/TS-16949, AS 9100, ISO 14001 and AIAG Quality system requirements.

• Implement quality management strategy and plan utilizing a solid, functional quality toolbox to apply and train others; at a minimum:
• Corrective/Preventive Action (8D, 5P, etc.), Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis (Pareto, Fishbone-Ishikawa, Force Field, 5-Why, etc.)
• Must lead the company on Scrap Initiatives, NMR/RMA dispositions and resolutions as well as proper handoff to CPAR teams for repeat issues.

• Statistical Process Controls/Analysis- Capability Studies, Control Charts, Pareto Analysis, Gage R&R, Probability/Reliability, CPK, CP, PPK, DOE (Design of Experiments), Sampling Plans etc.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings including GD&T. Must be able to design inspection processes around key/critical features.
• Thorough Knowledge of PPAP Functions. Including, FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, MSA, GRR, as well a functional understanding of all the 21 elements of PPAP.
• APQP- Advanced Production Quality Planning- including experience throughout the entire supply cycle from Supplier to Operations to Customer, providing feedback loop.
• Quality Auditing- Internal Auditing to a QMS as well as compliance to a Standard (ISO, TS, AS).
  • Lead Auditor Qualified (Certified- Preferred)
  • Must be able to manage an internal audit schedule and reportable to management for corrective actions and needed improvements in the QMS.
  • Must be able to properly train and guide others in the Internal Audit process as Internal Auditors as well as Process owners.

• * BS in engineering, quality or related discipline
• * Minimum 5 years in a relevant role or 10 years of relative experience
• * Minimum 3 years in a industrial manufacturing management role
• * ASQ certifications preferred: CQM, CQE, CQA, CSSBB

If you're looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Actuant offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale. Choose opportunity - choose Actuant!

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Actuant will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.