Establishes, implements and maintains processes and programs that yield high quality products while creating and maintaining both a quality-centric and quality-focused culture for all Sypris Electronics’ production activities.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
Experience:
Seven or more years related experience
In depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes including SMT, through-hole technology, assembly and test, and box build assembly
Thorough knowledge of quality management systems and procedures including ISO, ASQ, NADCAP as well as ensuring the company’s QMS system complies with all external (independent and customer) requirements and audits
Thorough knowledge of quality procedures and methodologies, including ISO, Six Sigma, Lean, and failure reporting and corrective action system
Excellent problem-solving skills, including Root Cause/Failure Analysis, and Corrective Action process
Strong understanding of APQP, FMEAs, Control Plans, Statistical Methods, Measurement Systems Analysis and First Article Approval process
Excellent leadership, management and negotiating skills
Excellent computer and communication skills (written and oral) and experience with statistical process control tools
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government granted Security clearance, if required
Some travel required on an as needed basis
Responsibilities:
Ensures customer’s satisfaction with Sypris Electronics products
Implements the Quality Department strategic initiatives to successfully meet current and future operational requirements
Participates and contributes to the implementation and successful performance against the business AOP
Implements Quality strategies which support maintaining and improving operational competitiveness
Develops an annual business plan designed to identify objectives and actions needed to improve overall quality performance and meet customer and business objectives
Establishes goals and objectives for the Quality team that stretch boundaries by detailing specific continuous improvement activities focused on enhancing internal process and test yields
Ensures internal processes and programs produce products that meet or exceed customer’s expectations
Creates and maintains both a quality-centric and quality-focused culture for all Sypris Electronics’ production activities throughout the organization
Maintains a quality organization at the cutting-edge with DOE, SPC, ISO, RGT, RDT, RQT, PRAT and Lean Six Sigma technique proficiencies
Interacts both vertically and horizontally in a way that commands both personal respect and mission acceptance
Maintains effective working relationships with DCMA as well as current and future customers
Evaluates the Quality processes to ensure alignment with the integrity and efficiency standards set by Sypris
Reports the status of quality control and operations to senior leadership and required regulatory agencies
Develops, manages, and monitors product quality performance, reporting monthly and yearly comparisons, statistics and key performance indicators
Directs internal and external audit functions to ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001:2015
Administers all Human Resources programs and policies (including selection, promotion, transfers, salary administration and termination) without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap)
Performs other duties as assigned
Sypris Electronics, LLC provides goods and services to the U.S. Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and/or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. Upon employment all employees have to provide evidence verifying U.S. citizenship.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Pre-employment drug screening required.
Sypris Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Sypris Electronics does not, and will not, discriminate against a person on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment), or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, in any aspect of employment opportunity.
Sypris Electronics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package upon date of hire including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company matching. We also offer a 9/80 work schedule.