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Sr. Quality Systems Engineer Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. Who we are looking for: We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Systems Engineer to be based out of New Bedford, MA. Reporting to the Director of Quality & Operational Excellence, this person will be responsible for establishing the building blocks and connecting the dots in the creation of a robust Quality Management Systems. In addition, the key focus would be to regulate, control and improve the overall compliance to the Quality Systems processes for the Electrical Cable & Flexible Conduit business. What you’ll do: • Establish Quality Management Systems building blocks based on Atkore business and operational needs. • Lead cross functional team discussion and develop processes, procedures, training modules and standard work to support establishing a robust Quality Management System. • Train cross functional team at all levels and manufacturing location to ensure comprehensive understanding of the quality systems. • Lead and update relevant procedures to reflect corrective actions to address systemic gaps • Ensure that all internal procedures are aligned to customer, regulatory and certification body requirements. • Implement internal audit methodology to evaluate effectiveness of Quality Management System implementation across all manufacturing plants • Report out Quality Management System assessment score for each manufacturing plant as well as provide summary of gap assessment and systemic improvement plan • Implement and train all relevant employees on Layered Audit Process for all manufacturing plants. • Report out on a weekly basis on Layered Audit Process compliance as well as key areas of opportunities by manufacturing plant • Lead maintenance of ISO9001 certification for Monogram Metals as well as ensure ongoing compliance. This will include performing internal audit to identify internal gaps prior to external audit being carried out. • Performs risk assessment as part of continuous improvement process and lead Kaizen events with cross functional team. • Collaborate with plant management and cross functional team to ensure standardized work instruction, checklists and check sheets is utilized across all manufacturing plants. • Define protocols on maintaining active and obsolete documents within Atkore document management system, as well as ensuring compliance. What you’ll bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science along with a minimum of seven (7) years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment required. • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential strongly preferred.  • Familiar with various audit methodologies (turtle diagram, VDA, Layered Process audit) is strongly preferred • Familiar and have worked in an environment that utilized Product Life Cycle Management tools and software to maintain documentation • Familiar with various problem-solving tools and methodologies such as 7 QC tools, 8D, 5 Why, FMEA. • Has undergone Train the Trainer program and has wide experience training team members at all levels of the organization • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, gauging and measuring techniques. • Excellent communication skills within all levels of the organizations. • Good knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001) as well has been in lead role to manage external audit by 3 rd party auditors • Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Statistical Analysis Packages.  Atkore is a seven-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values. Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader! As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $ 97,280 - $133,760 . Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. Benefits available include: • Medical, vision, and dental insurance • Life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • 401k • Paid Time Off • Paid holidays • Any leave required under federal, state, or local law Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Sr. Quality Systems Engineer
Establish Quality Management Systems building blocks based on Atkore business and operational needs.
Lead cross functional team discussion and develop processes, procedures, training modules and standard work to support establishing a robust Quality Management System.
Train cross functional team at all levels and manufacturing location to ensure comprehensive understanding of the quality systems.
Lead and update relevant procedures to reflect corrective actions to address systemic gaps
Ensure that all internal procedures are aligned to customer, regulatory and certification body requirements.
Implement internal audit methodology to evaluate effectiveness of Quality Management System implementation across all manufacturing plants
Report out Quality Management System assessment score for each manufacturing plant as well as provide summary of gap assessment and systemic improvement plan
Implement and train all relevant employees on Layered Audit Process for all manufacturing plants.
Report out on a weekly basis on Layered Audit Process compliance as well as key areas of opportunities by manufacturing plant
Lead maintenance of ISO9001 certification for Monogram Metals as well as ensure ongoing compliance. This will include performing internal audit to identify internal gaps prior to external audit being carried out.
Performs risk assessment as part of continuous improvement process and lead Kaizen events with cross functional team.
Collaborate with plant management and cross functional team to ensure standardized work instruction, checklists and check sheets is utilized across all manufacturing plants.
Define protocols on maintaining active and obsolete documents within Atkore document management system, as well as ensuring compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science along with a minimum of seven (7) years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Familiar and have worked in an environment that utilized Product Life Cycle Management tools and software to maintain documentation
Familiar with various problem-solving tools and methodologies such as 7 QC tools, 8D, 5 Why, FMEA.
Has undergone Train the Trainer program and has wide experience training team members at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, gauging and measuring techniques.
Excellent communication skills within all levels of the organizations.
Good knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001) as well has been in lead role to manage external audit by 3 rd party auditors
Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Statistical Analysis Packages.

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Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential strongly preferred.
Familiar with various audit methodologies (turtle diagram, VDA, Layered Process audit) is strongly preferred

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401k

Paid Time Off