Quality Control Manager - (Fredericksburg, VA)

Critical responsibilities Manage and execute development of an effective QMS (quality management system) with quality, product marketing and design engineers; create and update product quality documentation as necessary. Work with operations and engineering to establish product inspection and test standards to ensure manufacturing partners are compliant and executing to the plan. Engage in root cause analysis and corrective action process with suppliers on low-yield processes and quality escapes. Work cross-functionally with other supplier management and manufacturing personnel, engineering, and material management to resolve suppliers' quality issues during startup and ramp. Develop strategies for process qualification with minimal direction. Drive on-going process improvement activities (i.e. Kaizen, 6 Sigma) with design engineering, process engineering & customer service teams and manufacturing partner(s). Use of continuous improvement, quality tools, and statistical process control methodologies.