Assistant Quality Manager

About XeteX:


At XeteX, our mission, vision, and values drive our company purpose:
"Helping Buildings Breathe Better." By designing and manufacturing high-performing energy recovery ventilation and air handling solutions for industrial and commercial buildings, XeteX produces a better world for all of us.

XeteX was founded in 1984. In recent years, our Company has experienced unprecedented growth and has been recognized as an eight-time Inc. 5000 Honoree ranking as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our headquarters are located in Coon Rapids, MN and our production facilities are based in La Crosse, WI.

Xetex is teaming with innovation, expertise, and outstanding people. That is why we value our people as our greatest asset! Our employees lead through integrity, apply creativity and talent, invent innovative solutions to meet new demands, and offer effective services/products to be leaders in the industry. By adding your creativity, innovations, and contributions, you take pride in being a valued member of our growth and success.

Assistant Manager - Quality

The Assistant Manager - Quality will support the company's quality initiatives, ensuring products and processes meet or exceed standards and customer expectations. This entry-point leadership role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual committed to fostering continuous improvement. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, The Assistant Quality Manager will assist in implementing and maintaining quality management systems, driving operational excellence, and supporting the broader organizational goals. implementation of solutions.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Commitment to Integrity and Excellence:
  Lead quality assurance processes with a commitment to transparency, ensuring all procedures adhere to regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborative Quality Improvement:
  Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Finance, and other teams to foster a culture of quality and accountability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive Continuous Improvement:
  Develop and implement quality management systems (QMS) that align with corporate goals and industry best practices, continually seeking new methods to enhance quality standards.
• Exemplify Excellence in Audits and Compliance:
  Partners with the Chief Operation Office for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, certifications, and client requirements while maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making:
  Utilize data and metrics to assess quality performance, identify trends, and drive targeted improvements with measurable impact.
• Employee Training and Engagement:
  Lead training sessions to reinforce quality principles and standards, empowering team members to take ownership of quality initiatives.
• Team Leadership:
  Manages the Technical Writer and Quality Inspectors in daily operations.
• Unwavering commitment to safety
• Lead with significant physical presence (at least 50% of the time) in all steps of the production process, auditing, coaching, and improving quality requirements and practices
• Communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the team, always with positivity and a can-do approach
• Roll out initiatives thoroughly and own successful outcomes. Perform regular follow-up to ensure the desired changes are maintained
• Commit to timelines and be persistent with execution
• Develop production leadership (Supervisors/Leads) to lead with the same level of Quality scrutiny as a QC manager does
• As part of the plant leadership team, be engaged in problem solving discussions, both with quality and other areas, including safety, cost control, efficiency improvement, production output, and other important topics
• Leverage aggressive growth as a catalyst for enhanced Quality
• Develop and lead a Supplier Quality program
• Champion the Quality Process. Develop and lead a Quality process that follows ISO-9000 structure
• Ensuring that products adhere to quality standards. Implement process checks and visual standards to ensure "Critical to Quality" compliance at each step or handoff in the process
• Implement methods to inspect, test and evaluate final products - especially products with packaged refrigeration
• Investigate engineering/manufacturing issues related to assembly of products and take/suggest corrective actions, including process changes and product design changes
• Lead and improve the calibration program
• Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and concisely summarizing data with actions, both in process and warranty data.
• Other related duties as needed.

• Education:
  BS in Quality, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required or equivalent experience
• Experience and Integrity:
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing engineering role, ideally within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Collaborative Skills:
  Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build strong relationships and inspire a shared commitment to quality.
• Excellence in Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset and an eye for detail that drives operational excellence, including a focus on deeply understanding underlying cultural factors, beyond 1st level causes
• Commitment to Learning:
  Certification in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO standards) is preferred, with a demonstrated commitment to staying updated on industry best practices and advancements.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Experience in air handling equipment and/or refrigeration a plus.
• Broad knowledge of applied Engineering principles in electrical, mechanical and materials disciplines
• Proven experience with embracing changing priorities
• Detail-oriented, ability to plan, organize, set priorities and manage multiple projects based on business need and leadership expectations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, always with a positive approach
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and work independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required