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Job description: Quality Manager
This role leads the overall Quality function for a manufacturing
organization, with direct responsibility for the Quality and CMM teams.
The Quality Manager ensures that business and quality systems
consistently meet customer expectations while driving continuous
improvement through Lean principles.
The objective is to strengthen customer satisfaction, streamline
processes, reduce unnecessary complexity, and improve coordination and
communication across the organization.
What Youll Be Responsible For
Quality Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and develop the Quality and CMM departments
- Define, deploy, and track Quality goals and objectives aligned with
business strategy
- Identify and translate customer quality needs, expectations, and
requirements into effective systems
- Represent the organization with customers on all quality-related
matters
Systems & Process Excellence
- Manage, sustain, and continuously improve the Quality Management
System (QMS) in alignment with customer and industry requirements
- Provide the infrastructure to support APQP, PPAP, production launch
readiness, and planning processes
- Ensure standardization and alignment of customer requirements across
programs
- Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
company-wide
Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Impact
- Lead problem-solving, corrective and preventive actions, and root
cause activities
- Partner cross-functionally to improve processes and organizational
effectiveness
- Support increased sales and operational performance through
quality-driven metrics
- Contribute to future-state manufacturing processes, systems, and
product strategies
People, Planning & Financial Responsibility
- Develop and mentor Quality team members
- Participate in strategic planning and leadership communication
processes
- Manage the Quality department budget and proportional capital
expenditures
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Management
- Automotive manufacturing experience, specifically in metal products
- Deep expertise in developing and deploying Quality Management
Systems
- Strong audit background (Certified Auditor required)
- Experience in IATF-regulated environments
- CQE and/or Certified Quality Manager preferred
Education
- Bachelors degree required (BS/BA)
- MBA preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong planning, data analysis, problem-solving, and follow-through
skills
- Proven leadership and people development capabilities
- Ability to teach, influence, and drive quality focus across all
levels of the organization
- Experience representing Quality in customer-facing discussions and
negotiations
- Solid understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing principles
Why is This a Great Opportunity: Exciting new project with major OEM's
*Salary Type *: Annual Salary
*Salary Min *: $ 120000
*Salary Max *: $ 150000
*Currency Type *: USD