Job Description

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com .

Since our inception, Versatile Mold and Design, Inc. (VMD) has been committed to improving the long-term competitive edge of our customer through innovative engineering and mold performance. We are a full-service molding facility capable of providing support through all phases of the molding process, from design to mold sampling. We have applied our expertise in engineering thermoset, thermoplastic injection, compression, injection-compression, and transfer as well as general machining and refurbishment, to give our customers the latest in technology.

We work together with our customers as a team. Our management, each with hands-on experience, ensures that the customer is involved at each stage of the project. The design operators and toolmakers work closely with engineering and take personal pride in the quality and workmanship of each mold. Individual contribution and commitment is encouraged from every member of the VMD Team. We offer both domestic and offshore tooling to provide the best in service and competitive pricing to our customers.

Position

This individual will be both a leader / manager and an individual contributor at Versatile Mold and Design. a growing, high-profile division of The Heico Companies.

Manages and leads all quality assurance related activities at Versatile's Rutledge, GA location. Will foster and develop a culture where exceptional and consistent quality is considered part of the manufacturing process and not "inspected in" after manufacturing. Understands efforts related to process development and control can have a more significant positive impact on outgoing quality than post-manufacturing detection. Individual must possess a strong continuous improvement mindset. Uncompromised emphasis on and commitment to safety. Consistently applies 80/20 thinking when prioritizing activities. Ensures that meaningful metrics are in place and that performance against those metrics is measured and discussed. Will drive improvement in process controls. Builds a stronger culture of quality. Consistently develops people and addresses succession planning challenges. Consistently drives for reduced Cost of Poor Quality. Works collaboratively with personnel at all levels within Versatile. Develops, refines and articulates a compelling long-term vision for Versatile's quality assurance functions.

Strategy and Culture

• Thrives in decentralized organizations where individuals enjoy reasonable autonomy in their work and are accountable for the results of the team. Low ego. Shares credit. Celebrates success. Servant leader attitude.
• Familiar with and experienced in Class I medical manufacturing, ISO 13485 and driving implementation of new ISO standards for their company.
• Passionate about operational excellence. Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Promotes a spirit of enthusiasm, innovation and a commitment to serving our most important customers. Recognizes the importance of focusing on core customers and products. Exceptional personal and professional demeanor commensurate with a key leadership position.

Quality Assurance Manager Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the effort to achieve ISO 13485 certification at Versatile and strongly supports expansion into Class I medical manufacturing.
• Ensure Versatile meets or has results favorable to agreed upon quality assurance related KPIs including COPQ. Implement meaningful metrics where needed, publish and track performance against those metrics; Play an integral role in helping Versatile achieve or exceed annual budget.
• Articulates an innovative vision for what Versatile Quality Assurance should look like in 3 years and drives progress in that direction.
• Manages and builds a quality assurance team commensurate with the size of the business and consistently develops team members
• Manages a variety of quality assurance related functions including capital budgeting for projects with solid ROI, and consistent and timely management of returned goods and QC hold areas.
• Ensures that quality standards are well documented, well understood, and readily available to production personnel to ensure that product quality is measured against clear specifications. Ensures that products are not "over inspected".
• Develops and continuously improves an effective APQP process. Oversees or prepares new product submission materials such as ISIR, PPAP, FMEA, Gage R&R, control plans, etc.. Support the development of new products and on-boarding of new customers.
• Owns and administers all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) in a manner that adds value. Responsible for maintaining adherence to the QMS and for successful completion of surveillance and recertification audits. Update the QMS as needed. Provide and direct training as needed.
• Owns and manages outward facing quality related functions with both customers and suppliers. Oversees supplier quality, corrective actions, new part submissions, etc.
• Provide strong, visible and timely support to business-wide continuous improvement activities.

• As a key leader in the company, must be a visible and enthusiastic supporter and active participant in EHS related activities. Role model for safety, adherence to company policies and overall professionalism

• Identify key drivers of scrap and rework and implement effective corrective actions.
• Consistently apply 80/20 thinking when prioritizing activities and solving problems.
• Develop a prioritized capital plan for quality assurance related needs
• Oversee or prepare corrective actions and follow thru on implementation of corrections and process modifications using root cause analysis tools such as 8D, Five Why and Fishbone diagrams.

Team Management

• Build a stronger quality assurance team by developing existing talent and recruiting new talent as needed. Strong commitment to mentor and coach QA personnel to provide growth opportunities for team members commensurate with their potential. Develop and implement effective succession plans. Consistently provides direction and feedback to direct reports and other quality assurance personnel.

• Lead the creation of annual personal objectives for all direct reports. Effectively utilize regularly scheduled meetings and performance evaluations to provide meaningful performance feedback.
• Displays a bias towards action and accountability for results.
• A transformational leader who can manage a proper balance of meeting daily objectives while allocating appropriate resources to long term objectives

Other Duties: 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.

Desired Qualifications

• College Degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance or a related technical field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of prior experience as a Quality Manager within an ISO or IATF registered company or 5 to 8 years' experience as a quality engineer with the ability to lead a Quality Management System.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Class I medical manufacturing
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of plastic molding experience strongly preferred
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics; Proficient in GDT.
• ISO internal auditor experience
• Certified Quality Engineer preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred

• Experience as a manager of people.
• Proficiency in APQP / PPAP / Cap study, control plans, FMEA, root cause analysis, 5 why
• Skills in DMAIC strongly preferred.
• An effective communicator with strong oral and written skills and the ability to inspire others
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office); Power BI beneficial; Data manipulation skills a strong plus.

• Basic knowledge of ERP systems and their functionality preferred

Physical Requirements

• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for regular operation of a computer.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly.
• Life, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 40lbs occasionally.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing and office environment.
• Exposure to extremes of heat in manufacturing area.