Director of Quality

NxEdge is a world class company providing vertically integrated solutions to the Semiconductor market. Our expertise in Engineering Material Coatings (EMC) allows global leading chip manufacturers and OEM equipment makers to achieve next generation technologies. We are seeking a driven, hands-on experienced Director of Quality to join our team that specializes in engineered materials and coating solutions for semiconductor applications worldwide.

General Description:

If you are a quality professional looking for an opportunity to grow, NxEdge has an exciting opportunity for you!  You will provide leadership, direction, and accountability to create and support a world class quality culture across NxEdge by driving continuous improvement in products and business processes, internally and with our suppliers. You will develop and assure the implementation of corporate level strategies, programs, and procedures to provide continuous improvement of global quality performance, and integration of quality principles and activities within the overall business.

AS THE DIRECTOR OF QUALITY YOU WILL:

• Manage the quality organization across NxEdge
• Direct and develop the quality resources in all NxEdge facilities

• Engage with key stakeholders to define strategy and future requirements for the Quality Management System

• Become a focal on the deployment of the Enpro Global Quality Community of Practice at NxEdge
• Establish and maintain quality management systems at each facility owned by NxEdge

• Identify near state addressable opportunities, and focus on risk identification and mitigation
• Focus on implementing and maintaining consistent quality metrics and improvement goals
• Gather, analyze, and distribute key information on systems performance.
• Define company wide harmonized elements/tools/work processes/terminology/KPI’s our Quality Management System

• Measure, report, and drive breakthrough performance in all critical quality metrics
• Develop, implement, and maintain training that improves product and business process quality and reliability
• Manage by influence, build capabilities, train, and continuously develop the QA team at all sites.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of established programs, policies, and procedures 
• Promote an open and collaborative cross-functional culture
• Develop and rollout a robust supplier quality management program
• Assist in new product development to establish quality standards, customer defined quality, supplier base and manufacturing capabilities are established prior to initial production
• Safeguard and be accountable for “Copy Exact” in all facilities
• Ensure that a strong and effective QMS audit program exists across all sites and is well maintained
• Continually improve and implement required changes to the Quality Management System.
• Develop and own a QMS maturity model and audit and report to leadership on the performance of site and regional management system implementation and opportunities for improvement

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are self-directed and able to manage by influence
• You think strategically and act tactical
• You have a bias for action
• You tackle difficult issues with optimism and confidence.
• You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish.
• You focus efforts on continuous improvement; and have a knack for identifying and seizing opportunities for synergies and integration.
• You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations.
• You are a servant leader and react to the voice of the customer

 People Leadership

• Ability to manage people and projects

• Drive the vision, daily operation, and support of a high performing Corporate Quality function.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 4 years degree and 4+ years of experience or 8+ years of experience in managing a quality program across multiple sites is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding quality program
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in both quality and continuous improvement/lean/six sigma functions.
• Certified Quality Manager preferred
• Semiconductor experience preferred
• Strong technical background and knowledge of QA testing methods, procedures, and standards, as well as knowledge of ISO 9001 standards is a must
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong PC skills to include MS Office

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel Required.

REPORTS TO:   

•     VP  of Engineering and Quality                                 

EEO Statements:

NxEdge, an Enpro company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.