Senior Quality Manager

Overview

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UCT is looking for a talented Senior Quality Manager to join us in Austin, TX
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The Senior Quality Manager leads cross-functional efforts to resolve product quality issues, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement. This role develops and implements quality plans, ensures compliance with ISO 9001 standards, and influences site-wide adherence to QMS and customer scorecard goals. With expertise in preventive quality engineering, structured problem solving, and business process improvement, the manager plays a key role in aligning quality performance with strategic objectives.

• First point of contact for product quality issues - partner with Manufacturing, various Engineering teams, Purchasing/Materials/Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations management. Escalations to next-level management as applicable based on the severity of the issue.
• Develop and maintain quality plans for product quality & scorecard improvement.
• Demonstrate skill in preventive quality engineering methods, data analysis, critical thinking, structured problem solving (8D), the use of metrics to identify opportunities, and business process improvement. Present performance and action plans to align goals & objectives during regular monthly reviews.
• Business process improvement experience required – define and creatively implement quality business systems within the Operations teams. Maintain acceptable quality ISO 9001 business processes with company and customer requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and support Continuous Improvement efforts. Interact at all levels with Customers, Suppliers, and all UCT sites across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Customer Service/Support, and management.
• Influence all site functions to meet/exceed QMS audits, Customer quality scorecards, and effective 8
  
  Ds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Audit experience in product, process, and system audits.
• Experience managing critical customer communications.
• Experience with Lean, 6S, zero defect manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and tools. Green Belt Certification minimum.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, or other related field, or equivalent experience.
• A Mechanical Engineering background is a plus.
• ASQC CQA, CQT, or CQE certification preferred.

• 8 – 10 years’ experience in Engineering, Operations, Quality & Reliability.
• Experience with successful leadership for quality and manufacturing systems, business process improvement, and problem-solving.

• 5+ years directly related supervisory/management experience desired but not required. This position may not have direct reports.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Prolonged sitting with some standing and bending intermittently during work hours.
• Subject to interruptions.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subje…