About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.
Why work at Gleason?
Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
Formal and informal development opportunities.
Position Summary
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Assurance department and managing all activities related to the Quality and Environmental Management Systems. This role ensures compliance with applicable standards, drives continuous improvement, and supports organizational objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System and Quality Policy.
Serve as the primary liaison for ISO-9001, AS9100D, ISO-14001, and ISO-17025 certifications.
Lead risk management initiatives and report findings to senior leadership.
Mentor and develop team members; train internal auditors.
Oversee product inspection and certification processes.
Perform all managerial responsibilities for the Quality Assurance department.
Disposition Authority for Non-Conforming products granted by the Director of Quality.
Secondary Responsibilities as Required
Supervise product inspection and certification process.
Education and Experience
Associates degree (minimum) in related field
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Membership preferred
Aerospace industry experience required.
8 years of experience in Quality Management System development; 5 years in Environmental Management Systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated success with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and suppliers.
Demonstrated success as a member/facilitator of cross-functional teams
Ability to work with people to get to root causes and to encourage better performance
Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook
Proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication skills in writing policies, procedures, work instructions, and reports.
Familiarity with product design/engineering documents and GD&T.
ISO-17025 auditor training
Strong knowledge of ISO standards, auditing, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, 5-Why etc.).
Understanding of individual contribution to product conformity and product safety.
The importance of ethical behavior.
Working Conditions: Office/Plant
Physical Demands: Infrequent lifting of 20-30 pounds
Supervisor Responsibility: Yes
License: None
FLSA Exempt: Yes
This job description in not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to be reviewed and changed at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Intra Corporation. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be essential in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the employee's responsib ility.
The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
Job Details
Job Family GMSM
Job Function Indirect
Pay Type Salary
Education Level Associate Degree
Travel Required No
