Quality Manager

Job Description

About the Role

This Quality Manager position is a mid-level leadership role within a manufacturing and automotive production environment. The role is responsible for managing the entire quality management system, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949/TS 16949 standards, leading internal audits, coordinating corrective actions, and supervising quality personnel. This position plays a vital role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction in a high-performance manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain the facilitys Quality Management System (QMS)

Serve as the IATF 16949/TS 16949 Management Representative

Act as the Customer Quality Representative for all client quality matters

Lead and facilitate Management Reviews for continuous quality improvement

Oversee corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs

Plan and coordinate internal audits and ensure timely resolution of findings

Maintain all quality assurance documentation and compliance records

Supervise Quality Leads, Inspectors, and Level One personnel

Manage the quality hold area and resolve non-conformance issues

Oversee supplier quality performance and support vendor improvement initiatives

Ensure completion of in-process inspections and final product testing

Coordinate and submit PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation

Manage calibration activities and conduct Gauge R&R (Repeatability & Reproducibility) studies

Perform other quality management duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Associates degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical discipline

Minimum of 3 years experience in quality management in a manufacturing or automotive environment

In-depth knowledge of TS 16949/IATF 16949 standards

Experience with FMEA, control charts, and Total Quality Management (TQM)

Background in corrective action processes and conducting internal quality audits

Skilled in process improvement initiatives and compliance assessments

Proven leadership in managing quality teams within a production environment

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Science, or Quality Management

5 years of experience in a Quality Manager role within the automotive industry

Experience with supplier quality management and external quality audits

Proficiency in quality tools and statistical analysis

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement strategies

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and industry standards

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Full-time