Job Title:
Quality Manager
Location:
Connersville, Indiana

About Us:
Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager at our ROOTS manufacturing plant in Connersville, IN. As required, this position will supervise the Quality Engineering / Technician positions at the local site to provide technical support and ensure compliance to ISO-9001 International Quality Standards for the manufacturing operations. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining all procedures required for ISO 9001 as well as preparation for associated quality audits. This position will also work with the Procurement / Sourcing Departments to ensure outside suppliers (domestic and international) are providing raw material and manufactured components that comply with all engineering and purchasing specifications.

Responsibilities
* Direct supervisor for Quality Engineering, Quality Technicians, and plant inspection personnel.
* Coordinates ISO visits with necessary staff and manages any corrective actions that occur because of external inspections.
* Monitors production First-Pass-Yield data, supplier score cards, warranty trends, and other key quality metrics. Partner with the Plant Manager, Production Supervision, Sourcing Team, and ITS - America's Quality Leader to initiate corrective actions for key quality metrics as required.
* In conjunction with Sourcing, work with outside vendors to develop or improve manufacturing processes for purchased components.
* Actively participate in Kaizen Events and other Lean activities to improve quality and drive out waste / cost from the manufacturing processes.
* Ensure vendor changes, part substitutions, and First Article Inspections are compliant with plant quality procedures.
* Assist Manufacturing Engineering to troubleshoot and resolve production problems.

Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial / Engineering Management preferred). Must have good mechanical aptitude of general machinery.
* 8+ years of quality assurance experience preferably in a machining/assembly facility with 5 years of progressive Leadership, managing Quality Assurance programs.
* Experience in leading audits.
* Previous experience in SAP or other ERP type systems is preferred.
* Ability to lead a global, cross functional team comprised of personnel from the purchasing, manufacturing, sales/marketing, etc. and reach project goals within schedule parameters.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:
Fully onsite based

Key Competencies:
* Work closely with global Customer Service, Field Service and Manufacturing personnel to resolve customer / field issues regarding legacy and new products.
* Use advanced Quality Assurance techniques (FMEA, CMM Inspection, GD&T, Gage R&R Studies, Process Capability Studies...) to proactively manage product quality.
* Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
* Excellent communication, project management and organizational skills. Must be capable to work in a fast paced, creative, results-oriented atmosphere.

What we Offer
* 401K (Matching up to 6%)
* Medical plans, Dental, Vision
* Vacation & Sick Leave
* Company provided short term & long-term disability, life insurance and employee assistance programs.
* Company stock

At Ingersoll Rand we foster inspired teams. As a powerful and progressive global industrial company, we are looking for talented candidates with a bias for action and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team. Our employees are empowered to act as owners every day for our customers, our communities and themselves. We offer a broad range of opportunities to build a successful and rewarding career with an innovative company. Join us at the new and exciting Ingersoll Rand.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.
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