Quality Engineering Manager

Centro Motion | Carlisle Brake & Friction

Bloomington, Indiana

Welcome to Centro Motion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.

At Centro Motion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, Cross Control, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.

The Quality Manager serves as a vital member of the manufacturing operations site leadership team reporting directly to the Plant and Operations Manager. Our unique design features enable us to provide premier and industry leading solutions. Position will be responsible for leading the Quality function for a machining and assembly operations plant. The Quality Manager will provide critical technical support to continuously improve Quality in our manufacturing processes.

Moreover, you will be supported by a leadership team that values Lean Manufacturing principles and understands the value and link to achieve operational excellence.

• Managing Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities including:
  Receiving Inspection, Manufacturing support, Return Material, Control of Nonconforming Product and the Management Systems.
• Represent Quality for NPD (New Product Development); disseminate projects planning and status. Manage New Product Development Activity and ensure timely completion and communication to project leaders.
• Assist in evaluation and process engineering changes in an efficient and effective manner.
• Assist in Supplier Management and Development processes.
• Assist in development of process flow diagrams and value stream maps.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Product Engineering on product/process design, FMEAs.
• Assist and lead as needed in justification and development of ACEs (appropriation for capital equipment).
• Provide customer requirement assistance and product quality support to manufacturing, sales and suppliers.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and concepts in manufacturing and plant operations.
• Provide support for timely resolution and problem solving of manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Developing process improvements to reduce product costs.
• Statistical Analysis and testing requirements of product and processes.
• Provide leadership and mentoring of quality assurance team.
• Ensure Supplier PPAP and generation of Customer PPAP as required.
• Facilitate Customer Satisfaction metrics and tracking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Customer Service (Internal/External) - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
  Uses time efficiently;
  Sets goals and objectives.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
  
  Maintains confidentiality of all payroll, medical, benefit and employee related information.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; major in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or…