Quality Manager

At SWEP, A Dover Company, we believe our future rest on give more energy than we take – to our planet and to our people.
 
As the world´s leading supplier of efficient heat transfer technology, we are driving the conversion to sustainable energy usage in heat transfer. We are dedicated to constantly creating more from less energy, material, and space.

 

For us at SWEP, it's more than just a job, it´s a commitment to making a difference and an impact by finding new ways to make energy last longer – globally and locally.  We are striving for record-breaking growth and are looking for individuals who think like entrepreneurs, have an open mind, care about the environment, and want to inspire and be inspired. Come and join us!
Maintain total quality management activities in line with SWEP’s policies and targets. Drive and coordinate corrective/improvement activities in cooperation with other departments. 

 

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. Headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

 

Responsibilities:
•    Responsible for establishing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with the requirements of International Standards.
•    Establish, update and maintain all related documents required by key standards of but not limited to QMS, , PED, UL, ISO and ASME and other local laws and regulations and in line with SWEP’s quality requirements and key goals.
•    Manage the claim process and ensure timely reporting with investigation, containment and corrective action through claim handling system.
•    Act as the coordinator for product certification/approval, third-party quality system assessment, including customer audits.
•    Participate in the review, disposition and investigation of product, process, and system non-conformity, including incoming material(s) and component(s) from other SWEP plants or external suppliers.
•    Reporting to top management on the performance of quality management system for review, including recommendations for improvement.
•    Facilitate and drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement projects.  Ensure an effective internal audit system in place.
•    Conduct quality awareness training/quality related programs to all levels concerned in the organization, including shop floor production personnel and quality inspectors.
•    Authority to stop process or shipment if evidence of nonconformity; scrap material or BPHE if evidence of nonconformity; and stop production took in case of evidence of nonconforming tool introduction.
•    Determines recall of products from the warehouse or customer when there is objective evidence of widespread defective units
•    Assist is Supplier evaluations for material and components.
•    Ensure identified measuring instruments are properly calibrated according to the recommended timeline   and frequencies.
•    Lead, supervise, direct and monitor the team in the Quality Department.  Train and improve their capability and skills as necessary.

 

Qualifications, Education, and Experience
•    Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline.
•    Minimum 7 years working experience in related job functions in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years as in a managerial position.
•    Experience in an ISO certified (EMS & QMS) manufacturing environment.

 

Skills and Competencies
•    Proven leadership experience and capability.
•    Written and verbal communication in a clear and concise manner across all levels in the organization.
•    Good team spirit and well-developed interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and provide solutions/conclusions.
•    Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Internet and Email
•    Ability to self-motivate and possess independent problem solving
•    Positive attitude and committed to achieving business excellence.
•    This position does not require the use of or skill for operating powered industrial vehicles.

 

Work Arrangement: Onsite  

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize e