Quality Manager

Purpose: The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure products, processes, and suppliers meet all internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role owns ISO compliance, audit readiness, supplier quality performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Core Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS):

• Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS in compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable standards.
• Establish and monitor quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Supplier performance (PPM, OTD, scorecards)
  • Reduction in nonconforming material
  • Product reliability and customer quality metrics
• Maintain control documents, records, and quality procedures.
• Ensure effective control and disposition of nonconforming products.
• Lead Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) processes.
  • Measured on effectiveness and closure rate.

ISO Compliance & Audit Leadership:

• Serve as the primary owner of ISO certification and compliance programs.
  • Measured on ISO and audit performance (internal/external results).
• Plan and execute internal audit programs.
• Lead external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory bodies).
• Act as the main point of contact for auditors.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and nonconformances.
• Maintain audit schedules, documentation, and compliance records.
• Drive audit readiness across all functions.

Supplier Development & Performance Management:

• Develop and execute supplier quality and development strategies.
• Establish and manage supplier scorecards tracking.
• Lead supplier audits and capability assessments.
• Drive supplier corrective actions and performance improvements.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers.
• Segment suppliers and implement targeted development plans.
• Manage supplier risk (quality, capacity, single source).

Cross- Functional Quality Leadership:

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support new product development with quality planning and risk analysis.
• Drive root cause analysis using structured methodologies.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Compliance & Certification:

• Manage product certification requirements and documentation.
  • Measured on adherence and certification status.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Maintain readiness for customers and regulatory inspection.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with quality responsibility.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 or equivalent QMS.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in supplier quality and development.

Desired Characteristics:

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQM, or equivalent)
• Certified Internal and Lead Auditor ISO9001
• Experience with supplier audits and global supply chains
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with ERP and quality reporting systems.

Environment One Corporation (E/One) is an operating company of Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal parts and industrial products. With corporate headquarters in New York and regional offices and distribution throughout the industrialized world, E/One is a manufacturer and provider of products and services for the disposal of residential sanitary waste and Utility Systems for the protection and performance optimization of electric utility assets.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.