Quality Manager Position Available In Cheshire, New Hampshire

Quality Manager

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.
We’re one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain’s remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.
The Quality Manager is primarily responsible to lead and enhance the quality operations, systems, and levels in a fast paced manufacturing environment. This position will have ownership for understanding all market (AS-9100/IATF-16949/ISO 9001/ISO 14001, NQA-1, VDA) and customer quality requirements and coordinating with the Quality (Assurance & Control) Team to ensure proper implementation.
The Quality Manager will ensure the plant adheres to regulatory and company quality policies, procedures and operating guidelines. Working closely with operations, customers, and suppliers they will focus on meeting customer requirements and specifications and oversee internal and external audits, including customer and third-party certification audits. They will ensure PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and Control Plans are implemented and maintained accurately, drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methods (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, and 8D), monitor and analyze key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, FPY, COPQ) and take data-driven action.
The Quality Manager will also be responsible to foster a culture of accountability, quality ownership, and continuous improvement throughout the plant through leading, coaching, and team building.
Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Lead coach and develop the Quality Teams in Quality Assurance and Control directly and collaborate across teams building a culture around Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration within the focus of Quality.
Develop Quality Assurance and Control teams technical and collaboration skills
Develop succession planning to ensure robust coverage of processes and leadership roles.
Implementation and oversight of a Quality Management System that operates in compliance with corporate quality policies and procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements and industry guidance, including:
Implementation of document control and review/approval of controlled documents
Implementation of change management and review of all change controls
Complaint management including robust root cause analysis and CAPA
Implementation of an effective Internal Audit Program
Customer Management, including:
Facilitate/host customer audits
Ensure robust and effective corrective action to customer audit observations.
Partner in the resolution of Quality Issues and requests for information by initiating effective interdepartmental communication.
Manage

ISO/AS/IATF

Certifications & Maintenance of certification
Lead efforts related to initial product approvals within the team including APQP, PPAP, FAIR, audits, etc.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline is required.
Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline or quality is preferred.
10+ years’ experience in a quality function in a manufacturing environment is required.
5+ year’ experience Supervision of hourly and/or salaried quality personnel is required.
Knowledge of

AS-9100, IATF-16949, APQP, PPAP.

Understanding of modern quality inspection equipment and tools.
Expertise in problem solving methodologies and continuous improvement techniques.
Must have initiative, strong organizational and decision-making skills, and a high degree of customer orientation.
Expertise in Industrial 4.0 areas such a vision systems, automated inspection, and data analysis is preferred.
Strong in use of statistical techniques and disciplined problem solving methods. Effective use of analytical thought process to implement solutions to issues that arise while maintaining site goals.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $102,000 to $158,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $115,200 to $178,500. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want.
Commuter Benefits
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child and Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

A TEAM READY TO WELCOME YOU

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions – most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives – as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.
Join Us at Saint-Gobain. Together, we’ll achieve the impossible!