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Quality Assurance Manager

DEMA Engineering has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our Operations Team at our world headquarters located in Kirkwood, Our Quality Manager will be responsible for the oversight and execution of quality management systems, reviewing quality system trends, reviewing regulations and quality standard updates, as well as ensuring effective resolution regarding compliance throughout the Our ideal candidate will develop and lead cross-functional teams to optimize quality and operational site initiatives, create and implement standardized, best-in class processes across manufacturing sites via Operational Excellence

Why DEMA?

DEM Engineering is an ever-growing company grounded in a culture that fosters creativity, inclusiveness, and By joining the DEMA Team, you will experience world-class systems in support of our state-of-the- art manufacturing You will collaborate with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you cannot only grow but make an

At DEMA, we are committed to investing in talented, hardworking, team-oriented individuals who are passionate for We invite you to join the DEMA family where our employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they If you are a professional dedicated to quality and looking for an organization worthy of the same dedication, we would like to talk to

This position will report to the Vice President of

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and lead quality achievements and performance improvements throughout the organization
  

• Maintain ISO9001 and ISO14001 management systems
  

• Define, develop, deploy, and optimize product quality assurance strategy, addressing all phases of
  

  product development cycle
  

• Manage quality staff of engineers and technicians to ensure all aspects of quality system and functions are
  

  carried out
  

• Assess the product specifications of the company and its suppliers, comparing with customer
  

  requirements
  

• Drive sustainable KPI improvements with PDCA methodology, specifically, safety, quality, delivery, and
  

  cost
  

• Establish standards and clearly defined quality methodology for quality team members in conjunction
  

  with operations staff
  

• Partner with management to ensure sufficient training and coaching resources are available
  

• Develop project business cases, scope statements and charters along with identification of measures of
  

  success for all initiated projects
  

• Perform process capability studies and process qualification/validation
  

• Utilization of various Operational Excellence methods and tools including but not limited to:
  

  ProcessImprovement/ProcessMapping,QualityImprovementeffort Lean/SixSigmaProjectsleveragingtheDMAICprinciples
  KaizenEvents
  5S Visual Management Activities

  RootCauseanalysis(Ishikawa/FMEA/FaultTree) ChangeManagementpractices
  

  Overall Requirements:
  

• BS degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
  

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role
  

• Lean, Six Sigma or ASQ certification preferred
  

• Exceptional mechanical aptitude
  

• Proven technical report writing skills
  

• Ability to apply appropriate use of statistical techniques
  

• Ability to influence direction and output of team strategies
  

• Fluent in Microsoft Office, Mini-Tab or QI Macros applications
  

• Familiarization with CMM, Vision systems, Comparators, and various quality hand tools
  

• Attitude that fosters teamwork, positive thinking, flexibility, and continuous improvement
  

• Able to use judgment and independent thinking in the resolution of issues and in interpretation of data and
  

  ideas
  

• Excellent organization skills, initiative, and accountability
  

  Benefits:
  

• Paid time off
  

• Insurance (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD and more)
  

• Company sponsored HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
  

• 401k with profit share and company contribution
  

• Tuition reimbursement
  

• Flexible summer hours
  

• Fitness center
  

• Wellness programs
  

• Desirable location, walking distance to Grant s Trail
  

  About Us:
  

  DEMA is a world leader in the development of proportioning chemical dispensers and fluid control Established in 1956 with headquarters in Louis, Missouri, DEMA has grown to include manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Missouri, Zeewolde Netherlands, and Sydney, Embracing our heritage, DEMA remains owned by the Deutsch family, with active 3rd and 4th generation family members leading the DEMAs chemical dispensing products are used to blend chemicals and water safely and accurately for a variety of applications, including housekeeping, food service, food processing, dish wash, laundry, and car DEMAs range of solenoid valves are used in many industries, including car wash, beverage and chemical dispensing, agriculture, misting, reverse osmosis, and high-pressure cleaning
  

  DEMA Engineering , is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer