{"id":1719239,"url":"https://alion.io/job/crane-co-quality-manager-2","title":"Quality Manager","company":{"id":2017529,"name":"Crane Company","domain":"craneco.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/craneco","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":10,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-03T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Piqua, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":44000,"max_usd":102000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":429},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-31T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-31","last_verified_at":"2026-10-04T02:14:47Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":34,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":34},"description":"LOCATION: Piqua, Ohio\nBUSINESS UNIT: Crane Pumps & Systems\nDEPARTMENT: Quality\nSEGMENT: Process Flow Technologies\nREPORTS TO: Director of Quality \nBASIC FUNCTION:\nThe Quality Manager leads the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality operations to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role oversees supplier quality, inspections, manufacturing quality, corrective actions, audits, and warranty analysis, while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, enhance customer satisfaction, reduce the cost of poor quality, and support operational excellence.\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:\nManage daily activities of Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Quality Technicians, and other assigned quality personnel.\nSupport the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable customer requirements.\nLead internal audits and coordinate external audits, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions.\nPromote the Quality Policy and a culture of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth through continuous improvement and employee engagement throughout the organization.\nLead deployment of industry-recognized quality planning and process control methodologies including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and other IATF 16949 Core Tools to improve product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction.\nMonitor process performance and capability metrics and drive actions to reduce variation, improve process stability, and enhance product quality through the application of statistical techniques and Core Tool disciplines.\nDrive resolution of customer complaints, supplier quality issues, nonconforming material reports, and field failures using structured problem-solving methodologies. Analyze data to identify trends and implement preventive actions utilizing tools such as 8D, Fishbone Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, and PFMEA.\nMonitor and report key performance indicators. Assist with management review preparation and reporting of quality system performance and business metrics.\nCoordinate containment activities for significant product or process quality concerns.\nWork closely with Operations to improve manufacturing processes, reduce variation, and improve product quality and process capability.\nEnsure effective disposition and control of nonconforming materials and products.\nDevelop and maintain inspection, testing, and certification processes to ensure product compliance and reliability.\nProvide quality leadership during customer visits, audits, supplier meetings, and quality reviews.\nProvide training, coaching, and guidance to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality personnel on the effective application of Core Tools, risk-based thinking, and quality planning methodologies.\nDevelop direct reports through training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning to ensure organizational capability and growth.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:\nMinimum Qualifications\nMinimum of five years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.\nMinimum of three years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.\nAdvanced knowledge of quality methodologies and quality planning tools, including:APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)\nPPAP (Production Part Approval Process)\nPFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)\nControl Plans\nMSA (Measurement Systems Analysis)\nSPC (Statistical Process Control)\n\nExperience managing supplier and customer quality issues.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and test requirements.\nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and quality-related software systems.\nExcellent verbal, written, organizational, and presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, suppliers, customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results through influence and collaboration.\nProven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high sense of urgency and ownership.\nCustomer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or related technical field.\nExperience with IATF 16949, AS9100, or other industry quality management standards.\nExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nExperience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab.\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or equivalent professional certification.\nWork Authorization\nCrane Pumps & Systems will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas (Examples: E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN), or those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire at this time.\nThis description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.\nCrane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.\nThis description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.\nCrane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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