Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of up to 5 Quality Auditors.
• Oversee and ensure proper functioning of quality auditing, inspection, and nonconformance programs.
• Maintain PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and calibration standards.
• Create and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and communicate with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Oversee quality quarantine areas and manage MRB (Material Review Board), Internal Damage, RMAs (Return Materials Authorizations), and product repairs.
• Analyze nonconforming products and coordinate actions to handle goods.
• Interview, hire, and train new staff while keeping the department fully staffed.
• Develop and review control plans, SOPs, and other documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on quality metrics and updates.
• Train QA personnel on procedures, tools, and techniques.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to resolve quality-related problems.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong ability to implement quality processes on the production floor.
• Proficient in problem definition, data collection, and analysis.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, particularly in training groups.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools and capability studies.
• Proficient in reading mechanical blueprints.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Understanding of ISO standards and frameworks.
• Experience in creating various quality reports.

Preferred:

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
• Educational background or certification in Quality Management or Data Analysis.

Education/Certification:

• Degree and/or Quality Certifications are preferred (e.g., Data Analysis, Quality Process Improvement certifications).

EEO

Lorenz Engineering provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law.