National Quality Assurance Manager

E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.

The National QA Manager is responsible for creating, establishing, maintaining, updating, disseminating, training, and successful implementation of the E2 Optics (QMS) Quality Management System across all sites and programs to ensure the projects are constructed efficiently and effectively in accordance to customer and industry standards. The National QA Manager role shall drive “First Time Right” quality strategies as part of the QMS to develop and foster a continuous improvement culture, increase quality, reduce waste, increase profitability and consistently deliver value to the customer. The QA Manager will take on the responsibility of working closely with Operational leaders to establish standardized collaboration practices with the operational team.  

• Safety is our number core value. Comply with safe work practices consistent with company and client worksite policies. 
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture. 
• Develop, implement and execute First Time Right tactics integrated into installation and operational disciplines to comply with the E2 Optics QMS, client’s quality requirements and industry recognized better practices. 
• Train and coach leadership to develop, update, implement and disseminate the E2 Optics QMS in accordance to the established implementation plan across the Client’s program sites. This may occasionally necessitate in-person engagement, both internally and externally. 
• Responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of projects using standardized processes and QMS.
• Develop quality metrics that effectively measure quality performance at the shop floor, make them visual, transparent and drive continuous improvement based on the KPI attributes. 
• Strategize quality activities to encourage behaviors that support/develop First Time Right and quality awareness culture across the business. 
• Confirm quality standards are formalized, anchored and executed in accordance to Client’s program and E2 established QMS requirements. 
• Coach and mentor internal employees to foster quality awareness culture, maintain compliance to existing standards, and integrate quality initiatives into their daily activities. 
• Collaborate with Client’s program representatives to coordinate applicable quality expectations, update existing standards, and support contract deliverables. 
• Drive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the Client’s program sites to align with corporate strategic goals. 
• Track, trend and drive problem solving for recurring program level non-conforming observations. 
• Share better practices, innovations, and lessons learned across the Client’s program sites for inspiration and implementation. 
• Represent E2 Optics and coordinate with client representatives for QA/QC related topics and requirements. 
•  Travel: The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics or business needs. 

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline, post-graduate studies or degree preferred; practicalexperience may substitute. 
• ASQ CQM, CQE or similar quality certifications. 
• BICSI certifications preferred. 

• 7+ years role as Quality Assurance/Quality Management professional in leadership roles or similar quality regulated industrial environment. 
• 3+ years Continuous Improvement leader creating, developing and executing program initiatives. 
• Data Center infrastructure experience preferred. 

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching and collaborative skills. 
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to add value both independently and as a team member. 
• Demonstrate professionalism with ability to engage effectively to build rapport across all employee levels; management, staff, customers, vendors, contractors and others. 
• Ability to effectively transfer knowledge, coach, influence and encourage others in quality and Lean topics. 
• Promotes a working climate that fosters winner mentality, ownership, creativity, openness, passion and spark. 
• Demonstrated team building and conflict resolution skills. 
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude. 
• Use strong oral/written communication and organizational skills to consistently exceed internal and external customers’ expectations. 
• Disciplined, detail-oriented, organized, and thorough self-starter. 
• Demonstrated skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities and motivating stakeholders. 
• Strategic planning, tactical and execution skills. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Competitive pay

- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

- BICSI Training Facilities

- A supportive and inclusive work environment.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Paid time off and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

DISCLAIMER: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. 

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