Job Description

States Industries is a custom hardwood plywood manufacturing company located in Eugene, Oregon since 1966. We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager who will be responsible for managing Engineering and Quality staff in support of Panel Plant and Components Plant operations. The position will directly participate in, as well as direct, process and plant engineering, quality assurance, product development and testing, claims and complaints dispositioning, process and product improvement, and waste reduction activities. Additionally, this position oversees Controls Programming/Engineering as well as Environmental Engineering. The Engineering/Quality Assurance Manager will work closely with Plant Managers, operations personnel, Maintenance, Procurement, Sales and other staff to effectively support States’ goals for safety, quality and manufacturing. The primary focus of the role is defining and executing process and quality requirements to assure customer satisfaction and minimize waste. This is a leadership position to manage and support staff to achieve those desired outcomes. The successful candidate will be an experienced hands-on engineer (preferably Manufacturing, Industrial, Process, Mechanical) with a firm understanding of Quality Assurance tools and methodologies. They will also possess advanced knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, and a desire to drive on quality improvement. The successful candidate must be competent with standard software tools, data analysis, budgeting and cost-benefit analysis. In addition, they must be a personable team player with the ability to work with, and across, all functional boundaries. We are looking for a person who believes in growth through teamwork, Lean thinking, customer focus, continuous improvement, and a strong will to make the business better today than it was yesterday.

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Demonstrated hands-on engineering skills.
• Capability to model, design and specify manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Innovative problem solver.
• Firm understanding of Quality Assurance tools and methodologies Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Ability to lead quality improvement, process optimization and waste reduction activities.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects to completion with minimal oversight and while balancing competing priorities while developing/updating standardized frameworks for others to follow.
• Competent with standard software tools, data analysis, budgeting and cost-benefit analysis
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including communication of information and support in establishing specifications and procedures.
• Ability to manage complex compliance requirements and develop processes to assure compliance.
• Ability to represent States Industries well in contact with Customers and Vendors.
• Capability to relate well to operating and managing personnel in a team-based environment.
• The ability to effectively lead staff to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of company and self.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experienced practitioner of Lean concepts and tools, including: Kaizen, TWI, 5S, VSM, SMED, DMAIC, etc.
• Working knowledge of Process Control methods/techniques
• Familiarity with machining, assembly and process operations/industries.
• Knowledge of hardwood plywood manufacturing processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering degree from an accredited college or university focusing on Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or similar engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in an industrial environment or equivalent is required.
• Experience Managing or Supervising staff.
• Career goals should include management of people and processes within a manufacturing environment.

We offer a competitive salary with good benefits and a challenging yet fun working environment.

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