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This role is accountable for developing, implementing, and sustaining quality programs that support product integrity, process control, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. The Quality Manager will lead initiatives that strengthen manufacturing quality, reduce variation, prevent defects, improve first-pass yield, and lower the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). This position partners closely withOperations, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Corporate Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholdersto identify risks, resolve quality issues, improve business processes, and ensureproducts consistently meet or exceed customer, regulatory, and company requirements. The Quality Manager alsoprovides leadership, coaching, and direction to Quality personnel while serving as a key business partner focused on operational excellence,quality performance, and long-term organizational growth.\nKey Responsibilities\nQuality Execution within Manufacturing\nProvide daily and strategic quality leadership to Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to improve process capability, reduce variation, and ensure consistent product conformance.\nDevelop and execute quality strategies that reduce defects, scrap, rework, warranty exposure, customer complaints, and overall Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).\nPromote risk-based thinking and process discipline through the effective use of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, capability studies, inspection plans, and process validation activities.\nSupport the implementation of error-proofing, automation, standardized work, inspection methods, and other process improvements to prevent defects before they occur.\nMonitor production quality trends, internal nonconformances, scrap drivers, audit findings, and customer feedback to identify emerging risks and implement proactive corrective actions.\nEnsure timely, thorough, and effective completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) with verified root cause, defined containment, sustainable countermeasures, and documented effectiveness checks.\nQuality Management System Compliance\nMaintain, administer, and continually improve the Quality Management System in partnership with the Quality Systems team to ensure alignment with ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, company policies, and applicable regulatory expectations.\nEnsure procedures, work instructions, inspection criteria, quality records, and related documentation are accurate, controlled, communicated, and consistently followed throughout the organization.\nLead or support Management Review activities by preparing quality performance data, identifying systemic risks, tracking action items, and supporting organizational quality objectives.\nDrive audit readiness for customer, registrar, regulatory, and internal audits, including preparation, execution support, response development, corrective action follow-up, and effectiveness verification.\nChampion compliance awareness and quality system discipline across the site through training, communication, coaching, and cross-functional engagement.\nLeadership & Team Development\nLead, coach, mentor, and develop Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and other Quality personnel to strengthen technical capability, accountability, engagement, and performance.\nEstablish clear departmental goals, priorities, performance expectations, and key metrics aligned with business objectives and site-level operational needs.\nConduct performance evaluations, provide timely feedback, support employee development planning, and identify succession planning opportunities within the Quality organization.\nAllocate resources effectively to support production priorities, inspection activities, audit requirements, customer needs, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, respect, continuous improvement, customer focus, and proactive problem solving.\nCustomer & Supplier Quality Assurance\nServe as the primary site quality representative for customer quality concerns, complaints, corrective action requests, audits, and quality-related communications.\nPartner with Quality Systems, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to improve supplier quality performance, support supplier issue resolution, and develop risk-based incoming inspection strategies.\nSupport supplier corrective action activities by ensuring issues are clearly defined, root causes are validated, containment is effective, and long-term corrective actions are implemented.\nSupport New Product Introduction through APQP activities, design for manufacturability reviews, quality planning, inspection planning, production readiness reviews, and launch performance monitoring.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead continuous improvement initiatives related to quality performance, First Pass Yield, customer satisfaction, new product introduction, process effectiveness, and operational efficiency.\nFacilitate cross-functional Root Cause Analysis using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, Pareto analysis, and other data-driven problem-solving tools.\nUtilize data analysis, statistical techniques, quality metrics, and trend reporting to identify opportunities for improvement and prioritize actions based on business impact.\nSupport Kaizen events, operational excellence projects, standardization efforts, and lean manufacturing initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.\nEncourage innovation and the use of current technologies, automation, digital quality tools, and best practices to improve inspection effectiveness and process control.\nServe as a leader within the Havis Operating Model with a focus on SQCDMM: Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Manpower, and Machine.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline required.\nMinimum of 5 years of progressive Quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including demonstrated responsibility for quality systems, production quality, corrective action, and process improvement.\nMinimum of 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or people-management experience, preferably leading quality professionals in a manufacturing or operations environment.\nStrong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, audit requirements, quality documentation, and management review processes.\nHands-on experience with Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, inspection planning, and process validation.\nAbility to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, manufacturing documentation, inspection standards, and customer requirements.\nStrong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, statistical thinking, process control, and data-based decision making.\n\nDesired Skills/Abilities \nExcellent leadership, coaching, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence teams at all levels of the organization.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present quality performance, audit results, risks, and corrective action plans to leadership and cross-functional teams.\nSound decision-making, negotiation, conflict-resolution, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with experience using ERP systems, quality management systems, data reporting tools, and electronic document control systems.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Corporate Quality teams.\nAbility to travel up to 15% within a calendar year to support customers, suppliers, audits, training, or other business needs.\nExperience in metal fabrication, injection molding, electromechanical assembly, or related manufacturing processes preferred.\nVisual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus as required for inspection, review of technical documentation, and manufacturing support.\n\nWork Environment - Office Area/Shop area\nWork is performed in both office and manufacturing/shop-floor environments.\nRegular use of office equipment, computers, manufacturing systems, inspection tools, and related quality documentation.\nMay be exposed to chemicals, machinery, dust, noise, and other shop-floor conditions; applicable safety procedures and Safety Data Sheets must be followed.\nRole requires frequent interaction with production areas, quality inspection areas, engineering teams, and cross-functional business partners.\nPersonal protective equipment may be required in designated manufacturing or inspection areas.\n\nCompany Details\nHavis is the leading manufacturer of products designed for mobile workers. Our company has a legacy dating back over 75 years as a trusted manufacturer and provider of mission critical equipment with a focus on the customer. Our headquarters is in Warminster, Pennsylvania with additional facilities in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, Plymouth, Michigan, Burnsville, MN and Hilliard, OH. We design, engineer and build safe, reliable, ergonomically efficient products. We strive to exceed our own high standards and our customers’ expectations with flexible, integrated solutions. We pride ourselves on providing the finest quality products and services to our customers. We are committed to continually improving our products, our services and ourselves.\nHavis, Inc. - Website: www.havis.com \nHavis designs, manufactures and sells equipment for the mobile workforce \nHeadquarters in Warminster, PA with additional facilities in Ivyland PA, Burnsville MN, Hilliard OH and Plymouth MI\nISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified \nFast growing company in a niche, but growing marketplace \nCompany offers Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) Plan with matching contributions \n100% Employer Paid STD, LTD, and Life & ADD benefits\nGenerous Paid Time Off & Holiday benefits\nCompetitive pay commensurate with education, skills, and experience\n\nCompany Details\nHavis is at the forefront of revolutionizing industries by unlocking the full potential of technology to drive productivity and enhance safety through innovative mobility solutions. We take pride in being the trusted partner of choice for technology providers, enabling them to move business forward in a wide range of industries, such as Retail & Hospitality, Public Safety, Energy & Utilities, Warehouse & Distribution, Field Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, and Military Defense.\nHavis designs and manufactures market-leading Computing, Mounting, Power, and Transport Solutions. Our engineering and product development centers serve as the backbone of our commitment to excellence. With a team of highly-skilled engineers who have a deep understanding of design, manufacturing processes, and cutting-edge technologies, Havis consistently delivers products that set our market and industry standards and exceed customer expectations. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities complement our engineering capabilities, allowing us to bring our design concepts to life with precision and efficiency. 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