Assistant Quality Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Three or more years of experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, quality engineering, laboratory operations, or a related technical field preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, product specifications, and technical requirements.
- Working knowledge of dimensional inspection and precision measurement equipment.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience supporting or conducting internal audits.
- Experience with nonconforming product, root-cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving methodologies preferred.
- Exposure to ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory requirements is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing personnel, technical teams, and management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related business or quality-management systems.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Full description
Copper State Bolt & Nut Company has been a trusted name since 1972, known for our unwavering commitment to excellence. As a family and women-owned business, we serve over 16,000 customers worldwide through 30+ facilities. Our dedication to quality fosters strong partnerships with customers and suppliers. While fasteners are our foundation, we also provide construction products, industrial supplies, safety items, and more. With over 50 years of experience, we continue to adapt, grow, and prioritize customer satisfaction.
Assistant Quality Manager – Manufacturing
Position Summary
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. is seeking an Assistant Quality Manager – Manufacturing to join our manufacturing quality team in Phoenix, Arizona.
This hands-on leadership and development opportunity is ideal for an experienced manufacturing quality professional who is ready to expand their technical expertise and take the next step toward quality management.
Working closely with the Manufacturing Quality Manager, this position will support manufacturing quality operations, inspection, quality systems, internal auditing, corrective action, laboratory activities, customer requirements, and continuous improvement.
As knowledge and capabilities develop, the Assistant Quality Manager will assume increasing responsibility for the Manufacturing Quality Management System and day-to-day quality leadership.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Manufacturing Quality Management System.
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Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and applicable ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
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Assist with internal and external audits, documentation reviews, audit findings, and follow-up actions.
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Investigate nonconformances and support containment, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness verification.
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Partner with Production, Inspection, and Laboratory personnel to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
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Review engineering drawings, product specifications, customer requirements, and inspection criteria.
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Support dimensional and thread inspection, measurement equipment management, inspector training, and standardized inspection methods.
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Monitor quality performance indicators, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and recurring quality trends.
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Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, records, and other controlled documentation.