Job Description:
• Develop and execute the company-wide quality vision, strategy, quality management systems and objectives aligned with COE goals
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality organization, including site Quality Managers and cross-functional teams
• Communicate quality objectives, performance, and improvement plans to executive leadership, customers, and regulatory agencies
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and risk management
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF, and other relevant regulatory standards
• Direct and manage the Global Supply Chain supplier quality organization
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve complex supplier quality issues
• Lead and oversee quality planning and execution for new product development (NPD)
• Develop, implement, ensure compliance to and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS)
• Establish, monitor, analyze and report key quality metrics for quality performance
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related technical field (master’s preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Quality, MFG or Technical experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in ISO 9001, IATF or equivalent regulatory requirements
• Proven track record in implementing and leading quality initiatives, Risk Management, Lean, Six Sigma
• Experience with advanced quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, FAI)
• Excellent leadership, communication (both written and verbal), and organizational skills
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and communicate to executive leadership
• Proven capability to attract, lead, develop and motivate high-performing teams across multiple locations and regions
• Strong technical acumen in manufacturing processes, quality systems and regulatory requirements
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs