Quality Manager

Materion Corporation

Tucson, AZ 85705

Onsite

Undergraduate engineering, chemistry, materials science, ceramics, or other technical degree from an accredited College or University.
If not already certified, the ability to learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma skills is required.
Minimum 7 years of experience in quality engineering, 3 years in Supervision / Management.
In depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems and certification as a lead auditor.
Experience in PPAP submissions, Process Control Plans, FMEAs, inspection planning.
Minimal travel based on business needs.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Strong management and coaching skills.
Must possess effective facilitation skills and an ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Strong listening and questioning skills.
Must possess a strong understanding of change management concepts and a history of successful application of change management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) required.
The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion's business requirements.
Must possess the ability to effectively manage customer relationships, promptly respond to queries, assure promises are kept and manage customer expectations.
Must possess a willingness to learn new skills, work habits, processes, and procedures.