Sr. Manager Of Product Development (Power Tools/Remote)

Senior Manager of Product Development (Power Tools/Remote)

The Sr. Manager of Quality Assurance, Product Development reports directly to the Director of Quality Assurance and is responsible for assisting in the development of new and existing products and product lines in Company. Key functions involve coordinating daily activities of the quality assurance department to include; providing effective leadership and direction to various QA employees, coordinating supplier corrective action issues and driving resolutions, ensuring continuous improvement of department processes and systems that align with company objectives, and execution of departmental tasks to establish a global quality organization that will support future growth.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with both internal corporate partners and with our substantial vendor base to constantly improve quality and reliability objectives.
• Development of inspection and testing protocol by developing Best Practices to improve inspection efficiency and effectiveness
• Evaluating design documents and drawing for manufacturability and feasibility.
• Implement maintenance testing strategies and related testing protocols
• Interact with all levels of management, company consultants, regulatory agents, clients, external testing labs, and lab equipment and supply vendors.
• Facilitate and/or lead cross-functional problem solving projects on parts or processes related to customer complaints, issues found during qualification testing, high return rates, and/or found during inspection
• Responsible for ensuring product compliance and safety certifications; in addition, establish SOPs for product regulations and testing/inspection protocols.
• Lead and drive testing protocol improvements and processes.
• Ensure compliance with core company values and consistently drive improvement while championing transparent collaboration across the company.
• Manage customer feedback channels and identify emerging trends to prioritize where emphasis should be placed to prevent recurrence.
• Author test procedures to test performance, durability, and function.
• Work as a coach / mentor to develop up-and-coming quality staff by using a hands-on approach to developing and training employees.
• Spearhead the development and/or refinement of established quality plans for inspection, test, and evaluation of materials, processes and products.
• Lead and develop a high performance and results driven team with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Ensure timeliness, clarity and accuracy of all technical documentation and correspondence
• Work with vendors and factories on subcomponent specifications.
• Aid in the maintenance of the inspection check sheets, QC holds inventory, returns data, first article, regulatory certifications, and other required documentation within the QA department.
• Oversee product liability claims and intellectual property research
• Implements internal and external measurement tools to assess process performance against established goals (i.e. Inspection Coverage, SCAR performance, Return Rates, etc.)
• Provide input on global inspection strategy aimed at optimizing a global inspection team and performance metrics.

Education, Experience, And Key Characteristics

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direction.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical engineering principles. Hands-on practical experience with related HFT product offerings is desired.
• Familiar with ISO 9000 Systems and Supplier Quality Assurance Systems
• Ability to communicate effectively in a global, multi-cultural, multi-time zone environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people both inside and outside the company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is desired.
• Written communication skills necessary for technical report writing, and strong follow-up skills.
• Sense of urgency, collaborative team style, and ability to quickly adapt to changes in priorities with strong decision-making skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task for timely project completions.
• Must be a self-starter, results driven and proven leader with a demonstrated track record of performance in a professional quality department setting.
• Minimum of 8 years supervisory experience in a Quality field.
• Advanced computer skills in project management, spreadsheet, and database and presentation software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Must be hands-on and have a strong “whatever it takes” attitude to get the job done.
• Experience managing quality to UL, CSA, ANSI and other regulatory standards.
• Experience dealing with Statistical Software Programs and a strong understanding of statistical measurements.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in implementing QC processes.

Scope

• Financial Scope – provide budget recommendations and manage department costs and expenditures
• Travel up to 30% (international and domestic) post COVID
• Manages staff – up to 5
• Decision Making – Creates policy and resolves problems
• Organizational Scope – global

Compensation

An attractive compensation package with base salary, bonus, and other benefits will be offered to the candidate who has the potential for a high level of success.

Do to the expected amount of responses only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Relocation Assistance available.

No Visa Sponsorships available for this position

My Client is An Equal Opportunity Employer