The Director of Quality is responsible for overseeing the company quality control and quality management programs in accordance with customer and company requirements.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

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  Manage Quality Assurance & Quality Control staff, providing leadership and direction to staff in Incoming, In-Process and Final Inspection of materials and products to assure compliance with customer and company expectations.
• Develop strategy for the future quality needs of the company, reporting these needs to upper management on a regular basis.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of the QC processes.
• Collaborates with Operations on defect/scrap/rework reduction initiatives.
• Manage Quality KPIs/metrics.
• Establish and manage annual budgets for Quality Department.
• Implement, manage and maintain all aspects of the quality certification programs as required.
• Direct and coordinate the internal and external audit system.
• Report on the performance of the quality system for review.
• Act as liaison with internal and external parties on matters relating to the quality system and product quality.
• Manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAR and PAR) programs.
• Participate and contribute on a technical basis to metrology technical issues. Metrology Calibration System, Gauge R&R, Precision capability studies, etc.
• Maintain and manage the statistical process control (SPC) system. Represent the SPC system to our customer as needed.
• Lead with others in management the Quality Management System Business Review (QMSBR) system that drive.
• Make systems to meet the company needs including writing work instruction & procedures as needed.
• Manage supplier quality.
• Interface with Customers on quality issues and audit requests.
• Evaluate and implement new inspection technology/ equipment as appropriate.

Education & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree. 10 years of quality assurance experience and 5 years leading a quality assurance/quality control department. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Tosoh Quartz, Inc. offers a competitive wage and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% match (employees are immediately vested at 100%)
• Company paid: Life and AD&D, Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Generous Wellness Reimbursement, up to $500/year
• Employee Education/Tuition Reimbursement*
• Dependent Education Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts & Perks Program
• Columbia Sportswear Employee store access
• Tuition reimbursement depends on program and relevancy to career goals and individual development plan. Must be employed for 6 months before eligible.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other protected class. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.