Quality Manager

Company Description

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held.  An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide. 

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in.  The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.  

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets.  The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Job Description

Ulbrich Shaped Wire is seeking a Quality Manager who is looking for an exciting opportunity with an industry leader in the metals field. The Quality Manager will review and vet quotes from sales and input/revise routings in Axiom, verify nuclear orders are being processed in accordance to the “Process Plan” as needed, perform material testing, direct and manage testing activities, provide feedback to Sales on technical questions regarding quotes, and drive implementation of quality improvements.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are not all encompassing.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned consistent with business requirements.)

• Maintain a complete understanding of Axiom to ensure quotes, routings and certification;
• Drive cross-training initiatives in the Quality department;
• Supervise Quality Coordinator to ensure integrity of USW Laboratory testing documentation;
• Ensure Nuclear orders documentation; 
• Perform final testing on orders prior to shipment;
• Provides support in the development of standard process and testing procedures/methods;
• Provides support to sales and manufacturing;
• Maintains the measurement systems calibration program and records;
• Assist in validating customer claims;
• Performs job duties within the requirements define by the USW Quality Management System;
• Ensure that Quality audits are being carried out as planned;
• Report to upper management on quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in technical discipline or operational management or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 5 years broad experience within quality assurance, or quality engineering environment within the metal processing industry;
• Ability to work collaboratively on cross functional initiatives in order to meet customer needs;
• Extensive knowledge, metals properties, processing methods, industry standards, manufacturing processes and principles;
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to read, write and problem solve and perform advanced math calculations, such as geometry, algebra and trigonometry;
• Ability to work from complicated blueprints, specifications and schematic diagrams;
• Demonstrated ability to use reason and judgment in the planning and execution of responsibilities.

Additional Information

This position which requires an on-site presence (Monday-Friday), offers a competitive base salary (plus bonus), comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to expand your skills within a company that offers both a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture. 

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.