Quality Assurance Manager - Exmark

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Who Are We?     

Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska is a division of The Toro Company. Exmark is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. Exmark mowers are trusted 2-to-1 over the next best-selling brand of zero-turn mowers by landscape professionals. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity, while delivering unmatched quality. 

Quality Assurance Manager:

Plan, develop, implement, and improve quality processes and products in the assigned plant. Lead quality initiatives using Lean tools, ensure customer protection from nonconforming product, and maintain accurate and timely quality reporting.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  ​​​​

• Maintain effective quality processes to prevent defects in materials, parts, and assemblies.
• Develop and implement quality standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual quality reports.
• Review quality data and drive corrective and preventive actions, including failure analysis.
• Conduct pre-production reviews for new products and create Control Plans.
• Maintain accurate records that demonstrate process control.
• Promote quality awareness internally and externally.
• Ensure written standards and procedures meet product safety and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze statistical data and product specs to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Request engineering changes to address conditions affecting quality.
• Maintain and improve measuring and test equipment systems and calibration.
• Implement Lean concepts to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Apply analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making tools to drive results.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, customer service, and management.
• Coordinate quality-related training with internal training teams.
• Review and improve quality procedures in Welding, Finishing, and Assembly.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure consistent quality of parts and materials.
• Oversee inspection and approval of tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Manage product release processes.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  ​

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Level I: 3-5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in assembly industries, preferably as Quality Manager.
• Level II: 5–10 years of Quality Engineering experience in assembly industries, preferably as Quality Manager.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Control Plans, SPC, Poka-Yoke, COPQ, and problem-solving tools.
• Data analysis and root cause analysis.
• Internal calibration and measurement system analysis.
• GD&T and ISO 9001/QMS procedure development.
• Coaching and supplier quality (incoming inspection, containment, audits).
• CTQ/CTP, process controls, process validation, layered and process audits.
• Document control, APQP, COC, and PPAP.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build cross-functional relationships.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and alignment with company values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP, Minitab, and welding/powder-paint experience are a plus.
• Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).