Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering or Technical field, advanced degree preferred, and minimum 7 years of QA/QC experience in manufacturing /assembly environment
• Experience managing professional staff
• Experience managing an ISO 9001 QSM.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing Environment, helping to drive Lean improvements.

Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to changes and function in a high stress, high pressure environment with a positive attitude.
• Proficient use with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Windows, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and operate in a team based environment.
• Knowledge of MRP and material flow processes, e.g., SAP.
• Professional Quality Certifications and Credentials preferred, e.g. ASQ, SSBB, CQM, CQE, CQRE, Lead Auditor or similar.

• Lead teams in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices.
• Manage, Lead and mentor quality assurance technicians fulfilling internal and external customer demands related to the QA process.
• Participate on new product launch teams (NPD) with Advanced Quality Planning; FMEAs and PPAPs.
• Lead the investigation, resolution and prevention of customer complaints and internal nonconformance’s.
• Establish and drive effective corrective action plans.
• Lead in implementation of quality assurance plans, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements.
• Provide statistical support for capability studies and process controls in an effort to establish/improve quality.
• Provide technical assistance to suppliers to assure resolution and elimination of issues.
• Assist in providing training in quality management system principals.
• Drive improvements to the Redwood City site’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• Lead the audit/assessment of policies and processes ensuring compliance with associated Chemelex policies and ISO requirements. Lead cross-functional teams to resolution of audit non-conformance and improvement.
• Track and report quality metrics and drive Action Plans to improve product and process quality.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and develop proposals for product related continuous improvement projects (i.e. Design Changes, Rework Process, Back-charge Decisions, etc).