Quality Assurance Manager
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Job Location:
Lynnwood, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 105000 - 120000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kongsberg Discovery a subsidiary of KONGSBERG is a global technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant offshore subsea and naval. Headquartered in Horten Norway the company has manufacturing sales and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning surveying and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.
AtKONGSBERG we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.
WORLD CLASS through people technology and dedication
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There has never been a more exciting time to work for Kongsberg Discovery than right now. With usyou will be in the forefront of enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the role asQuality Assurance Manager.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for quality assurance activities under Kongsberg Discovery (KD) in the Americas as well as supporting the health safety and facilities of the Lynnwood WA office.
Reporting directly to the VP of Operations the QA Manager ensures consistent safety and quality of production related to operations including engineering and sales by developing and enforcing quality standards validating processes and providing documentation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the division management in performing periodic management review by initiation data provision and report compilation. State and quantify quality assurance objectives (KPIs) including Ex/ATEX if relevant.
- Plan and monitor divisional QA activities aligned with KD and division management decisions. Ensure monitoring and reporting of QA objectives (KPIs).
- Establish and maintain risks and mitigation activities related to QA objectives.
- Implement and maintain common KD quality initiatives (e.g. audit procedures supplier quality development) in the division.
- Contribute to resolution of non-compliance issues related to products and processes.
- Contribute to handling of customer complaints and problem solving.
- Evaluate the divisions problem solving / CAPA handling capabilities. If they are not sufficient propose improvements.
- Escalate unresolved major non-compliance issues.
- Maintain records from own QA activities and for QA awareness training.
- Maintain own competence related to quality standards the management system and auditing.
- Perform assigned responsibilities like audits improvement projects / activities problem solving activities training etc.
- Reports to the VP of Operations on common KD quality initiatives and divisional topics of interest to the quality community.
- Leads and manages the companys lean manufacturing program.
- Takes initiative at their level to make decisive decisions that align with the overall strategic mission of KD Americas.
- Manage the day-to-day facility requirements of the office building in Lynnwood WA.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 6 years experience as a QA Supervisor or Manager.
- Experience in internal auditing and inspection.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills within a team environment take control of situations when appropriate to achieve results and take initiatives in representing issues and potential solutions to management.
- Committed and reliable with steadfast integrity.
- Uses strong judgement and reports when issues arise.
- Seeks knowledge in their field and projects assigned.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; good written and verbal communication with both internal and external customers.
- High level of customer service skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to work well with other departments product centers regional offices outside vendors customers and end users.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics ERP system is a plus.
- ASQ accreditation is an asset.
- Proven development and production of a QA program is a plus.
- Strong background in the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems in accordance with ISO 2015 (or Canadian equivalent) is a plus.
Pay Range: $105000 - $120000 annually (DOE)
Work Location: Lynnwood WA
Employment Type: Temporary with high potential to transition into a permanent role.
KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Food Industry
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Quality Systems
- Food Processing
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- QA/QC
- Selenium
- HACCP
About Company
KONGSBERG is an international, knowledge-based group that supplies high-technology systems and solutions to customers engaged in the oil and gas industry, the merchant marine, and the defence and aerospace industries.
