Quality Innovation Coordinator

EcoWater Systems LLCAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. Supervises all Quality Assurance technicians at plant locations.Provide strategic and tactical leadership in the development and implementation of world class quality policies, programs, and procedures in support of overall operational goals and strategic objectives.**General Overview:**EcoWater Systems is the global, multi-segment leader in residential and commercial water treatment with a proven history of innovation and success and annual revenues of over $200 million. With the highest ratings and quality backed by industry leading warranties and certifications, as well as eco-friendly solutions that conserve energy, salt usage, and water consumption, EcoWater Systems is driven by a vision to enhance life’s most precious resource – water!EcoWater Systems is part of Marmon Water Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global organization comprised of diverse business groups, approximately 100 companies, more than 300 autonomous manufacturing/service facilities in over 20 countries, and annual revenues of approximately $9 billion.Provide strategic and tactical leadership in the development and implementation of world class quality policies, programs, and procedures in support of overall operational goals and strategic objectives.**Drive cultural change focused on “building quality in” vs. Drive a strong quality message through outstanding performance and investigate, determine root cause, initiate permanent corrective action, and document customer issues and complaints as they arise.* Initiate the use of world class quality tools, systems, and procedures within the Quality organization to support the overall operational goals.* Develop and implement cost control/savings initiatives related to scrap reduction, process improvements and customer issues.* Establish and direct an overall vision and direction for the daily operations of the quality function, including auditors, analysts, metrology technicians, and all associated testing procedures and record maintenance.* Assess and implement the appropriate data analysis, quality systems, and inspection criteria and procedures to ensure the high technical integrity of our quality processes and results.* Review and analyze product and material specifications to determine appropriate standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products.* Interact with the supply chain group and vendors to ensure the quality of all purchased parts and materials.* Develop, implement and support quality and productivity improvement initiatives.* Interact with Customer Experience to link RMA data to internal plant quality.**Position Requirements:*** Bachelor’s Degree in technical, manufacturing, or related discipline.* 7+ years experience in a manufacturing quality leadership position.* Strong knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and world class quality management tools and applications - LEAN Six Sigma, Green or Black Belt Certification or Marmon Blue Belt would be a plus.* Certification in Quality Management (e.g., Strong knowledge and demonstrated successful application of proactive quality tools including APQP, FMEA, capability analysis, and statistical methods.* Knowledge and functional experience in an ISO Quality Management Systems environment.* Demonstrated experience as change agent in driving a cultural shift from inspection-based systems to more proactive, process focused environment.