Director of Quality
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$ 137000 - 168000
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Job Description:
Join our Team: Director of Quality Onsite
Watertown South Dakota
Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Director of Quality to contribute to the Terex Utilities team in Watertown SD.
At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. Were dedicated to driving quality innovation embracing diversity and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Were committed to excellence in everything we do and were seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.
As the Director of Quality you will have a strong background in quality management practices for steel fabrication assembly and installation. This position is based at our stateoftheart facility and offers an exciting opportunity for a professional who values contributing their talents being rewarded for high performance and taking pride in their accomplishments.
What youll do
The Director of Quality is responsible for developing planning and executing the strategy for our Quality Department. This leader will drive both strategic and tactical quality functions ensuring integration and alignment across all departments including Engineering Manufacturing Assembly Installation and Manufacturing Engineering (MEs). The Director will also work closely with Field Services and Warranty teams to understand customerreported issues creating actionable items to reduce warranty expenditure and increase customer satisfaction. As TEREX is a premium brand the Director of Quality will ensure that our quality standards are the best in the industry upholding TEREXs reputation as a leading provider of premium products.
- Develop implement and manage a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) to support the companys strategic goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS to support longterm growth and effectiveness.
- Implement and oversee Product Line Quality Management (PLQM) to meet specific product quality requirements.
- Conduct risk analyses including FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to proactively address potential quality issues.
- Lead quality initiatives across product lines to ensure safe highquality products and processes.
- Audit processes and products from the design phase through to QMS compliance ensuring robust quality controls.
- Maintain and enhance ISO certification programs ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards.
- Utilize datadriven approaches to measure and communicate quality performance (KPIs) for transparency and continuous improvement.
- Integrate and Align Quality Initiatives Across Departments: Collaborate closely with Engineering Manufacturing Assembly Installation and Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) teams to ensure that quality objectives are embedded in all processes and that interdepartmental goals align with quality standards.
- Connect with Field Services and Warranty Teams: Engage regularly with Field Services and Warranty departments to understand customer feedback identify recurring issues and develop actionable improvement plans to reduce warranty costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Uphold TEREXs Premium Brand Quality: Drive a culture of excellence to ensure that TEREXs quality standards set the benchmark in the industry reinforcing TEREXs reputation as a premium product provider.
- Strengthen Supplier Quality processes including supplier audits to ensure highquality lowrisk products and processes.
- Collect analyze and report on warranty data monthly and annually performing root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
- Establish and enforce Product Line requirements for Incoming/Receiving Inspections Internal Gate Inspections and final product testing.
- Enhance receiving inspection processes to prevent nonconforming products from entering inventory.
- Oversee Material Review Board (MRB) processes collecting analyzing and acting on related data.
- Organize and lead regular quality meetings to review performance share updates and align goals.
- Develop and implement a continuous improvement process to identify best practices and benchmark opportunities across all sites.
- Enhance ERP and master data systems to support product development and quality controls.
- Manage parts quality stop shipments recalls and containment processes maintaining awareness of similar activities at other sites.
- Evaluate and optimize the quality team structure to improve efficiency capacity and resource allocation.
- Plan and implement an internal audit program aligning with corporate internal audit standards.
- Oversee Incoming Quality Internal Quality MRB final Product Quality and Warranty functions as they relate to internal quality standards.
- Standardize document control processes across the organization.
- Provide training on root cause analysis techniques including 5 Whys and 8D methodologies.
- Oversee local and regional standards collaborating with departmental experts to ensure alignment.
- Develop release and manage new standards including documentation training and document control.
- Train local teams and suppliers on new or updated standards and norms to ensure compliance.
- Establish QMS documentation and standards with local suppliers driving consistent quality across the supply chain.
What youll bring
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Industrial Management Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience managing a team in Quality Operations Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Expertise in Quality Management Systems including implementation drawing interpretation measurement systems analysis and FMEA.
- Certifications from the American Society for Quality (e.g. CMQ/OE CQE CSSBB) are highly preferred.
- Strong communication skills including interpersonal written verbal presentation and training abilities.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse personalities and backgrounds.
- High level of confidentiality and sound judgment in decisionmaking.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate a team of professionals and shop staff.
- Demonstrated ability to enhance productivity and improve quality processes while being costconscious.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement and quality excellence.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to provide actionable insights and input across the organization.
- Experience in a flexible empowering work environment.
- Highenergy professional demeanor with the ability to engage and influence others effectively.
- Willingness to travel up to 15.
Why Join Us
- We are a global company and our culture is defined byour Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
- Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
- Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe supported and valued.
- We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions engaging our people and operating in a sustainable way.
- We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
- Through innovation and collaboration our vision remains forwardlooking and we aim to be a catalyst for change inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.
- We offer competitive salaries health insurance (medical dental vision Rx) life insurance accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) shortterm and longterm disability extended leave options paid time off company holidays 401k matching employee stock purchase plan legal assistance wellness programs tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
- For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link Careers Terex Corporate
The compensation range for this position is $137000$168000 annual salary.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience certifications etc.
This above description is nonexhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery waste and recycling solutions mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design build and support products used in maintenance manufacturing energy minerals and materials management construction waste and recycling and the entertainment industry. We provide bestinclass lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization and offer complementary digital solutions designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emissionfree performance products that support renewable energy and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America Europe and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.
Additional Information:
We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting engaging developing and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive supportive nondiscriminatory and safe workplace for all team members. To that end we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued listened to and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our an Equal Opportunity Employer employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability including disabled veterans you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at.
The Company offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits including paid vacation 401(k) medical dental and vision.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
