QA Supervisor

THE COMPANY

 

Bearings Plus is the aftermarket arm of Waukesha Bearings and are an industry leader in the repair, replacement and upgrade of fluid film bearings and seals. With the most advanced analytical expertise and precise manufacturing capabilities in the industry, Bearings Plus can provide expert solutions to the greatest rotating equipment challenges.

Waukesha and Bearings Plus are part of Dover Precision Components and ultimately Dover Corporation, who have annual revenues of over $8 billion. 

 

THE POSITION

 

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is Responsible for supporting BPI quality assurance system and team, promoting customer satisfaction that positively impacts the financial performance of the site. 

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field, or equivient level Quality Assurance qualification.
• Several years of work experience as a Quality Supervisor or related quality leadership role within an industrial manufacturing environment; ideally precision mechanical engineering.
• Experience of troubleshooting equipment and process issues through root cause analysis.
• Practical knowledge of continuous Improvement practices and Lean Concepts required.
• Ability to solve complex problems utilizing the tools appropriate to the task, train maintenance personnel on technical skills.
• Experience in rotating equipment preferred.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

• Assist in implementation of quality improvement activities as appropriate (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise the performance of DPO’s value streams
• Assist in continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to establish an effective Quality Management System (QMS). Educate and train employees as to their impact in the quality management system.
• Serve as the primary quality control resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
• Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance and the customer.
• Monitor vendor performance and rating system for critical vendors.
• Review customer purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans.
• Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.

 

MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY

 

Bearings Plus are part of Dover Precision Components, who deliver performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. Ensuring optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity in even the most challenging operating environments with a portfolio of custom-engineered, precision-manufactured products, we are backed by robust research & development and comprehensive aftermarket services.

 

The Dover Precision Components portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor components – from renowned brands with unrivalled technology and application expertise. Facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, supported by a network of technical sales representatives, enable us to take a globally interconnected approach to serving our customers’ global and local operations. Our team is committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement in all that we do.

 

We are part of Dover Corporation overall, who are a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."