Manager Quality Assurance at Danaher Corporation

Cortland, New York, United States

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Filtration, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive quality assurance experience with some form of supervisory/leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing
  • Excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills
  • Strong in problem-solving, team building, planning, and decision making
  • Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience
  • Experience dealing with customers and suppliers
  • Proficient in Microsoft/Minitab and able to analyze and interpret data

Responsibilities

  • Provide clear leadership for the development of an environment focused on Quality in the site to achieve quality targets for customers and meet business goals
  • Develop quality-process links with customers in line with the Quality Management system including ISO 9001, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Control Plans, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) processes
  • Oversee continued compliance and embedding of quality processes across the business
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
  • Implement Process Control through Procedures, Work Instructions, & Specifications
  • Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems, identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
  • Manage Internal audit; External/Customer audit(s); Supplier Quality management; Product identification & traceability
  • Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports including ensuring KPIs are met by working to the plan, including management of, and reporting

Skills

Quality Assurance
ISO 9001
APQP
Control Plans
FMEA
Quality Management
Continuous Improvement

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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