Machining Quality Manager

ZF Group•Gray Court, SC

About The Position

The Machining Quality Manager leads and coordinates all Production Quality, measuring equipment planning, and gage management activities to ensure products and processes meet company standards and customer expectations. This role oversees the plant’s Production and Gage Quality Systems, ensuring full compliance with requirements and supporting overall quality performance. As a key member of the Quality Management Team, the position partners across departments and reports directly to the Senior Quality Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 6–10+ years of advanced experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role within manufacturing.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and proven leadership abilities.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Expert level knowledge of Quality Engineering concepts, principles, techniques, and procedures.
Extensive experience in quality audits, quality systems, statistical process control, and advanced product planning.
Deep understanding of company products and services gained through experience and training.
Experience in project finance and/or budget planning.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Leading, managing, developing, and evaluating all Production Quality, Gage Monitoring, and Measuring Equipment personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, and fostering an open door, issue free environment.
Overseeing and optimizing Production Quality, Gage Quality, and Quality Engineering functions to meet internal, customer, and automotive standards while driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
Managing measuring systems, gage calibration, and quality related machining procedures, including budgeting, supplier coordination, and resolving measuring system concerns.
Directing new product introductions and product changes using APQP/PPAP, ensuring proper documentation control, production control, capability studies, and compliance with quality requirements.
Supporting problem solving activities, corrective actions, Six Sigma tools, and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes; establish inspection/rework processes as needed.
Coordinating communication with internal and external customers, lead audits, support QMS development, and ensure KPI reporting, departmental goal setting, and alignment with corporate principles.
Providing leadership for a multi shift operation, including staffing, budget planning, business extension activities, and participation in Quality/Plant Management teams.
Ensuring a safe working environment and perform additional responsibilities such as resource planning, team coordination, coaching employees, and fulfilling other job related duties.