Kalrez® Quality Manager

DuPont

  • Newark, DE
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.The Kalrez® business is seeking a self-motivated, results-driven Global Quality Manager to lead and accelerate both short- and long-term quality improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for defining the strategic direction across the Kalrez® business in partnership with our global manufacturing network. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives on driving change, solving complex problems, and continuously improving systems to meet the rigorous demands of the Semiconductor, Aerospace, and other critical markets.This role is accountable for all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS), customer satisfaction, certifications, supplier quality, audits, and corrective/preventive actions. The Global Quality Manager will work closely with the business to embed a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and execute quality objectives aligned with long-term business goals and customer expectations, with a focus on global consistency and excellence.
  • Generates and maintains 5-year Quality Roadmaps for each manufacturing site and for the global manufacturing network.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the QMS to meet and maintain ISO9001:2015 and other industry specific standards
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related customer communications, complaints, and inquiries.
  • Drive improvements in statistical process control (SPC/SQC) and data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborate with Commercial, Technical, and R&D teams to support product development
  • Establish and monitor quality goals for internal operations and influence global quality performance across the manufacturing network.
  • Ensure supplier and raw material compliance with customer and regulatory quality requirements.
  • Lead internal and external audits, root cause analyses, and the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Promote a proactive, hands-on approach to quality leadership, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and global collaboration.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field (required)
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Proven experience with ISO 9001:2015 and other relevant quality standards
  • Experience leading audits, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation
  • Familiarity with regulatory and customer quality requirements across international markets
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
  • Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, and data analysis tools
  • Excellent leadership and team-building skills
  • Strategic thinking with a hands-on, proactive approach
  • Ability to influence and drive change across global teams
#LI-IC1Join our to stay connected with us!On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s .DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our .DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the .

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