QA Manager

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry.

With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials.
 

Our Expertise:
• Wafer Level Solutions: Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance.
• Semiconductor Assembly Solutions: Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparalleled reliability.
• Circuitry Solutions: Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry.
• Circuit Board Assembly Solutions: Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance.
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions: Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced
functionality and reliability.
 

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide.

Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

This position exists to manage all quality activities local plant. The QA Manager plans, coordinates, and manages QA activities designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established company standards, personally or through subordinate. 

The position also maintains and improves quality systems consistent with ISO 9001 requirements, determines whether manufacturing processes have sufficient capability to meet quality requirements through statistical techniques/SPC, and recommends, trains, and follows through on improvement efforts.

• Manage the daily activities of the Quality Assurance Department.
• Formulate and maintain quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Lead and share the responsibility for maintaining and streamlining system procedures for compliance to ISO 9001, including modifications and review for accuracy & content.  Assist department managers with “mapping” quality systems (flowcharting) and placing in the CPRO eQMS application. 
• Maintain the CPro e-QMS system, become the Champion and expert on the application, and ensure continuous use of the application by key Stakeholders.
• Establish “patrol” inspections on a periodic basis to verify compliance to manufacturing specifications.
• Implement inspection criteria and provide inspection activity for product throughout production cycle.
• Manage the application of appropriate statistical methods with a focus on reduction of variability.  Provide assistance and guidance with the use of improvement tools such as design of experiments (DOE’s), capability analysis, FMEA’s & Control Plans, and any other appropriate statistical technique aimed toward process/productivity improvement & cost reduction.
• Take full ownership in resolving customer complaints, ensure timely analysis, corrective action, customer response, record keeping, and mistake proofing until effective resolution and full closure.  

• Manage and ensure that corrective & preventive action activities (Global 8D, Internal CA system, etc.) are institutionalized throughout the facility and follow-through on the effectiveness of the system.
• Participating in nonconforming material review and corrective actions (MRB activities).
• Manage activities relating to customer needs, including the maintenance and timely completion of monthly/quarterly customer reports (forward to customers by the due dates).
• Manage customer specific requirements, review quality agreements along with sales partners and obtain inputs from the Legal counsel, and provide consolidated feedback to sales partners on feasibility of implementation.

• Bachelor's degree (BS) from a four-year college or university (Masters Degree in a Quality discipline is desired) with at least 5 years of experience.
• However, will accept a minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive training and/or experience in ISO9001, Six Sigma and Lean Principles are required.
• Knowledge and experience in implementation of IATF16949 requirements is an added advantage.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  bility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Possesses well-developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. 
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Addresses inquiries and resolves problems by using appropriate resources/other departments to achieve results/answers.
• Present a professional attitude and handle confidential information according to non-disclosure guidelines.
• Ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions. 
• Ability to speak, read and write English. 
• Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal customers at off-site ESI and divisional locations (intercompanies).
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.   
• Demonstrated capacity to work with Microsoft Office Products, Lotus Notes, and other critical computer applications.

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition, you will also be covered under our corporate medical insurance plan and annual leaves.

Teamwork
At ESI, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

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