Nalco Water has an immediate need for a Quality Manager to support our manufacturing plant located in Green Tree/Pittsburgh, PA.  If you have a strong technical background with a proven track record of success working in a manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply.  This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary and excellent benefits.

Job Scope

The Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance and control processes and overall TPM (Lean Production / Process Improvement) efforts for the equipment produced at the Green Tree, PA plant. Ecolab produces equipment to monitor and chemically treat various water processes, including a wide variety of 3DTrasar monitoring systems and replacement components. This role will ensure that all equipment meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance, and will help to move the Green Tree plant toward TPM Silver certification. This manager will work closely with supply chain engineering leaders, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement quality assurance programs and procedures. As part of the overall TPM efforts, this role will maintain and improve the Progressive Quality (PQ) Pillar at the Green Tree Plant.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 certified quality system to help assure equipment meets specificationsOversee the overall TPM efforts, moving the Green Tree plant toward TPM Silver certificationEnsure compliance with global and local standards, codes, and regulationsCollaborate with supply chain engineering leaders to ensure manufacturing sites build and test equipment to specificationsManage the exception process and authorize any deviations from established quality standardsOversee the receiving and review of new equipment, components, materials, and spare partsLead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) processes to identify and address quality issuesCollaborate with R&D, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Logistics, and Engineering to solve systemic issuesProvide training and support to engineering teams on quality assurance best practices and standards

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical fieldA minimum of seven years of experience managing quality systems with three in manufacturing, Quality Control, or R&DStrong knowledge of the ISO 9001 quality management systemStrong knowledge of TPM / Lean Production principlesStrong knowledge of global and local standards, codes, and regulations related to equipment and engineering qualityProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsExperience in vendor review and qualificationExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills, using root cause analysis and implementing applicable corrective actionsStrong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersAble to work in a fabrication environment (i.e., dust, fumes, odors, and noise)

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical fieldCertification in quality management (e.g., ISO, CQE, ASQ)ERP/MRP experience (e.g., familiar working within an ERP environment, preferably SAP)

Additional Information:

This role requires 10% travel to other manufacturing sites, and potentially to vendor locations

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.