Manager, Quality Assurance

Toyota Material Handling•Muscatine, IA

22h

About The Position

Join us in shaping world-class manufacturing at Raymond Muscatine. We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality efforts and play a key role in delivering industry-leading material handling equipment. In this role, you’ll champion quality across the facility, partnering with cross-functional teams, supporting new product launches, and ensuring our processes meet the highest standards of excellence. You’ll be at the center of our commitment to the Toyota Production System (TPS) bringing data, discipline, and innovation together to improve performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance.

Requirements

8+ years of quality experience in manufacturing, including 3+ years leading teams
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business field
Strong knowledge of quality systems and tools (ISO 9001, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D)
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPS principles
Comfort working with data, systems, and tools (Microsoft Office, ERP systems like SAP)

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree
Background in automotive or industrial equipment manufacturing
Certifications such as CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team
Drive quality systems aligned with ISO 9001, internal standards, and audit requirements
Partner with production to improve processes, solve problems, and strengthen quality at the source
Own root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools like 8D and A3
Lead site quality audits (internal, customer, and corporate) with confidence
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to support new product launches and changes
Use data and KPIs (scrap, rework, warranty, complaints) to identify trends and drive improvements
Support supplier quality through audits, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
Communicate insights and progress to site leadership and corporate partners
Navigate a matrixed organization while leading a locally based team