Quality Manager

Stryten Energy • Attica, IN

6d

About The Position

The Quality Manager leads quality performance and continuous improvement activities, providing technical guidance and problem-solving support to the plant. The role supports process quality planning, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), process control plan development, and quality instructions. It also provides technical direction and day-to-day supervision for quality-related staff, including determining training needs, evaluating performance, recommending salary or title changes, making hiring recommendations, and coaching employees for career growth and accountability. The Quality Manager maintains effective relationships with corporate teams, employees, customers, and vendors to resolve complex quality issues. Travel expectations are 15% or less.

Requirements

• Minimum of a four-year technical degree in science, engineering, or quality.
• 5–8 years of related experience as a quality engineer or equivalent in a corporate and/or manufacturing plant setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis and 5 Why.
• Quality- and customer-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards, APQP methodology, Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAPs.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• Familiarity with Quality Operating Systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment on multiple projects.
• Strong skills in statistical methods.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills with Windows-based programs.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree preferred.
• CQE preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience at a Tier I supplier in the automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, report, and analyze quality performance data as needed.
• Participate in quality and continuous improvement team activities.
• Participate in process quality planning, including FMEA, process control plan development, and quality instructions.
• Provide quality and problem-solving support and training to the plant.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to quality staff, including Customer Quality Specialists, Quality Systems Coordinators, Quality Inspectors, Lab and Calibration Technicians, and clerks.
• Determine departmental training needs, evaluate subordinate performance, recommend salary or title changes, and determine hiring actions.
• Coach and develop employees for career advancement, accountability, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive corporate, employee, customer, and vendor relationships to help resolve difficult quality issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager