Global Quality Manager at Ametek, Inc.

AMETEK is a world-class global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $4.5 billion. Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1930 and a component of the S&P 500, AMETEK has over 16,500 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations in 30 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers’ most challenging problems with differentiated technology solutions. AMETEK’s Growth Model combines four strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development.

Our core values — ethics, integrity, respect for the individual, diversity and inclusion, teamwork and social responsibility — are essential to doing business the right way. AMETEK believes that a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment are critical to the continued growth and success of the company. We seek to hire, develop, and retain individuals who embrace and thrive in our performance based, entrepreneurial culture. We are united by our common spirit of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, backed by the power of a large, global company. To learn more about working at AMETEK visit http://careers.ametek.com

For more than 100 years, Atlas has been a leader in materials durability testing, offering a complete line of weathering testing instrumentation, laboratory, and outdoor testing services. Atlas products are designed and manufactured to conform to international and industry standard test methods, including ISO, ASTM, DIN, JIS and numerous others. Markets include automotive, paint and coatings, plastics and additives, textiles, pharmaceutical and consumer products, architecture, aerospace, photovoltaics, and packaging..

Headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL, Atlas employs over 250 colleagues around the world and operates major facilities in the US and Germany. Acquired by AMETEK in 2010, Atlas Material Testing is a business unit within AMETEK’s Measurement, Communication and Testing Division, which provides the design, integration and installation of critical communication systems, workflow, life-safety solutions and calibration instruments for temperature, pressure and process control.

Website: https://www.atlas-mts.com /

Position Summary

The Global Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance processes across all our international sites. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in quality management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure that our products and services meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsbilities

• Direct responsibility for implementing and maintaining Atlas company quality system, reporting on the performance of the quality system for review and as a basis for improvement of the quality system.
• Leads by example through active hands-on problem solving and mentoring cross-functional teams across the entire business. Engages with customers, manufacturing, suppliers, engineering, and technical service.
• Determine and enforce through functional groups, quality and safety requirements in accordance with “real” company needs based on current industry regulations and benchmark product development.
• Organize and promote company-wide quality improvement efforts.
• Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of quality, reliability, and safety.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and develop strategies for enhancing product reliability.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing quality-related concerns and implementing effective solutions acting as the liaison with external parties on matters relating to Atlas quality system.

Requirements for Consideration

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a global or multi-site role focused on quality administration and/or quality engineering in design and manufacturing environments.
• Previous industry experience in automotive, medical devices, or another industry experience that relies heavily on sophisticated quality management systems and the utilization of problem solving statistically based tools.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • ASQ certification (CMQ/OE, CSQP)
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB)
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025 Six Sigma, Lean).
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams across different locations and cultures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Thrives in work environments that foster high levels of customer service strategic efforts.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, statistical software tools (e.g. Minitab), Business Intelligence data analysis and visualizations tools (e.g. Qlik)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams including experience translating technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Preference for candidates who speak and write in German.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.