Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians
• Manage plant quality systems, reporting, and performance metrics
• Partner with Engineering on APQP and new product launch activities
• Ensure special characteristics are identified and monitored using SPC and other statistical methods
• Serve as Management Representative for BOS and IATF 16949 compliance
• Develop and manage internal audit schedules and audit activities
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001:2015, and customer-specific requirements
• Manage supplier quality performance for purchased and customer-supplied components
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Review customer scorecards, complaints, and quality concerns
• Establish incoming inspection requirements and frequencies
• Ensure final product audits are completed according to established requirements
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of variable and attribute gauges
• Manage sample part control processes and designated personnel assignments
• Create and maintain development plans for Quality Department employees
• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement activities
• Promote workplace safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability objectives
• Participate in safety audits, Kaizen events, safety observations, and improvement activities

Qualifications

• Required:
• Experience leading and developing Quality Engineers and Technicians
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015
• Experience managing quality systems, audits, and compliance programs
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans
• Experience interpreting and applying customer-specific requirements (CSRs)
• Supplier quality management experience
• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Proficiency with quality metrics and continuous improvement tools
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Continuous Improvement experience
• Why Join Us?
• Join a team committed to delivering high-quality products, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You'll play a critical role in shaping quality strategy, developing talent, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving manufacturing success.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.
• This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs requi re.
• PRIMARY LOCATION
• Northwood Facility

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