Job Description

Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services, including design, manufacturing, integration, installation, and maintenance of some of the most advanced systems in the food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and vacuum science markets. From components to fully integrated equipment, we provide purpose-built solutions that integrate seamlessly into larger facility design-build, expansion, and retrofit projects.

The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN, and Waconia, MN, and AD Process Equipment, located in Naperville, IL. Anderson Dahlen specializes in stainless steel and specialty alloy fabrication and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. AD Process Equipment features a dedicated control panel fabrication shop, in-house engineering capabilities, and manufacturing space to support customized process system solutions.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100k to $140k annually. 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Oversees the activity of the quality assurance department and staff. Develops, implements, and maintains a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization’s production and development processes.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Develops, implements, communicates, and maintains a quality plan to maintain the company’s quality systems and quality procedures in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements and ASME pressure vessel code quality requirements. 
• Manages the quality control staff and maintains the company’s quality inspection programs for incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.
• RMA RCCA CAPA administration
• Maintain and manage the document control system.
• Compliance with governing bodies (ASME, ITAR, NQ1A, etc.)
• Vendor assessments
• Conduct and manage ISO reviews.
• Oversee and direct continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promotes quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization. Identifies, develops, and implements quality-related training needs. Monitor the results of the training and evaluate its effectiveness. 
• Supervises the internal quality auditing process, making sure that all audits are completed on time. Compiles the audit results and creates reports summarizing the results for management. Presents the findings of the audits in the quarterly management review meetings.
• Sets up and maintains controls and quality documentation procedures. 
• Works with our outside auditors to maintain our quality certifications.
• Develops, maintains, and portrays a high degree of professionalism and technical competence both within and outside the organization, encouraging excellence through example. 
• Working with the management team, develops annual quality performance goals for each team and monitors these goals. Keep the management team informed monthly on the progress. 
• Keeps the Vice President of Operations informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management.
• Controls and approves all nonconforming materials procedures.
• Maintain and report on quality-related Key Performance Indicators.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

• Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering degree. 
• At least 5 years of combined manufacturing/quality engineering and in a manufacturing/machine job shop environment. 
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience and/or understanding of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of and expertise in: - ISO 9001:2015 Quality System. - ASME and AWS welding requirements. 
• Proven experience with quality processes and audits.
• Experience with blueprint reading and tolerancing and gauge management systems and standards. 
• Demonstrated examples of initiative and aggressiveness in completing projects. 
• Very strong interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Exhibits strong leadership and sound decision-making qualities. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of company personnel and customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Lift/Carry-
• 0-10 lbs.- occasionally
• 11-50 lbs.- never
• 51-100 lbs.- never
• Push/Pull-
• 0-25 lbs.- occasionally
• 26-75 lbs.- never
• 76-100 lbs.- never
• Bend- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Twist/Turn- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat- Not at all
• Sit- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

EEO DISCLAIMER:

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation details: 100000-140000 Yearly Salary

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