Job Description

Company Overview:

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

Role Summary:

The Quality Supervisor will oversee the Quality Inspection Team and the site's manufacturing of mechanical seals and components. The Quality Supervisor is engaged throughout our production process, including engineering, receiving, manufacturing, certified and final inspection, shipping, and testing.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the Kalamazoo Quality Management System (QMS). This includes assuring alignment of the system to meet ISO 9001:2015 standard and to increase the System’s value to the organization
• Conduct QMS audits, and compile and distribute audit reports
• Manage the Quality Team, ensuring we have the right people and resources for success. Hire direct reports as necessary. Develop the team’s capabilities by coaching. Evaluate performance; reward successes, and take remedial actions as needed
• Stay engaged and prepared to stop production or shipment of non-conforming products
• Lead the site corrective action program
• Analyze the site’s scrap and rework with an eye to improve processes and quality
• Participate in our Nuclear Product Team. Be responsible for nuclear inspections and the dedication process
• Participate on the Material Review Board to disposition non-conforming product
• Provide oversight to calibration activities and manage site calibration program
• Collaborate with suppliers and supply chain to improve quality and services
• Participate and generate reports related to the Management Quality Reviews including KPI reporting
• Promote continuous improvement to move from a “good enough” to “Zero Defect” quality
• Displays strong leadership by making time to connect with associates, creating a great environment for everyone to work in, and help develop the team to reach their collective and individual potential

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Quality in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of the concepts and methods of QA and inspection, and ISO 9001:2015
• Skilled in using measuring equipment, such as gauges, calipers, micrometers.
• Strong ability to read engineered technical drawings, blueprints & CAD designs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and is able to create reports and charts.
• Skilled in technical writing with an emphasis on procedures and work instructions
• Able to analyze data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills to effectively work with all levels of employees and customers
• Must have a Leader’s collaborative style that encourages the free flow of communication, removes obstacles, and promotes problem solving and teamwork.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• A College Degree in Quality, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; or equivalent experiences and quality certification (ASQ).
• Supervisory or leadership experience
• Auditing experience
• Lean or 6 Sigma Certification
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident

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Job Advertising Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Primary Posting Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan US

Job Posting Category: Engineering/R&D

Employment Type: Full time

Country: United States

Auto req ID: 52958BR

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