IWI US Inc., a Firearms Manufacturer located in Middletown is looking for a motivated Manager of Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement to join our growing team. The Manager of Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement will oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and employees, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organizations products and/or development processes.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible to ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) is maintained, is effective, and evaluated for areas of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate solid understating of statistical analysis, precision measurement, process capability studies and industrial practices!
• Lead root cause analysis for all internal product test failures or external customer complaints using corrective action teams as necessary.
• Provide oversight to employees in accordance with good measuring practices using all inspection tools, SOP’s, Visual Aids, and Test Equipment / Hardware
• Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products with the guidance of senior leadership.
• Communicates quality standards and parameters to QA team, product development team, and other appropriate employees.
• Responsible for auditing, compliance, and product quality. Communicate any issues or concerns to the leadership team. Work directly with vendors and suppliers regarding quality issues that are technical in nature.
• Responsible for the establishment, training, and adherence of procedures regarding inspection and testing needs/resources.
• Responsible for continuous improvement objectives and goals including but not limited to, the realization of Root Cause analysis, Corrective Action and Preventive Action methods.
• Partner with the IWI US & IWI IL Management Teams on Research & Development (R&D) projects for products as they apply to the IWI US Market Place
• Manages the Parts Production Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FEMA)
• Manages Supplier Quality Performance and works with the suppliers in regard to non-conforming product and continuous improvement objectives.
• Performs supplier/vendor quality audits and visits on a routine basis to ensure standards are being met.
• Partner with the purchasing team to ensure proper vetting of new suppliers and vendors. This includes visiting vendors and suppliers, when possible, prior to approval of work.
• Frequent travel to vendors, suppliers, trainings, and other locations as needed to further quality assurance and continuous improvements objectives. This includes the potential for international travel.
• Maintain communication with operations, production, sales, the R&D department in IWI IL, Purchasing Department, Production Department, and the Senior Management team is critical.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or field related to the products being developed required and minimum of six (6) years of experience in a Quality Assurance OR an Associate degree in related field, and 10 years of experience of quality assurance experience. Prior supervisor and manufacturing experience required. Experience in the firearms industry is preferred.

IWI US is an equal opportunity employer.

All candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to undergo a background check and drug testing.

IWI US Inc., offers competitive benefits plans for benefit eligible employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

About Us:

IWI US, Inc. began operations in 2013 and brought the first commercial versions of the Tavor SAR to the US market. The Tavor achieved immediate success, winning the prestigious 2014 “Rifle of the Year” Golden Bullseye award from NRA Publication’s American Rifleman Magazine. Three short years later, NRA’s newest Official Journal, Shooting Illustrated Magazine, with a focus on concealed carry, self-defense and tactical shooting, chose the next-generation Tavor X95 as its 2017 “Rifle of the Year” Golden Bullseye award recipient. IWI US was also honored two years in a row by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) as winner of the 2014 and 2015 Importer of the Year awards.

More information can be found by visiting our website at www.iwi.us

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Quality assurance: 10 years (Preferred)
• Supervising: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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