Quality Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in automotive quality assurance or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of engineering theories, processes, and terminology.
• Strong knowledge of ISO and other quality standards; familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO/TS 16949.
• Knowledge of ISIR, tear-down analysis, and field claim processes.
• Experience with supplier quality management and cost charge-back systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, and APQP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and explain technical or complex information.
• Strong customer-service, negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to resolve difficult or sensitive situations, anticipate customer needs, and seek positive outcomes.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Knowledge of database or analytical software such as Access.
• Analytical skills to interpret potentially conflicting data.
• Familiarity with project-management software.
• Ability to develop department and team goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Previous automotive experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and coach Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors.
• Lead the Quality Control Group and manage Quality Lab Operations.
• Manage supplier quality and applicable ISO standards.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve quality issues, including auditing supplier processes when necessary and facilitating improvement measures and issue closure.
• Develop and manage the process for establishing and approving new suppliers, including readiness reviews, training on DENSO quality standards, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Receiving, Repack, and Packaging on internal and supplier quality issues and decisions.
• Collaborate with senior management to establish goals, objectives, measures, and short- and long-range plans for the assigned area.
• Plan, assign, schedule, direct, review, and approve work completed by quality engineering staff.
• Support supplier quality associates in meeting customer requirements.
• Assist with developing and monitoring the assigned area's budget and provide input into staffing proposals.
• Perform personnel activities, including time and attendance tracking, associate counseling, scheduling, performance evaluations, and skill development.
• Foster morale and teamwork through daily interaction and one-on-one support.
• Oversee Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) and compliance.
• Lead tear-down analysis to identify defect root causes.
• Manage receiving inspections for incoming components.
• Monitor field claims and coordinate corrective actions.
• Administer cost charge-back programs related to quality failures.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.
• Maintain departmental metrics and report performance to senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to automotive industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays.
• Bonus program.
• FSA/HSA and dependent care programs.
• Company-provided life, disability, ADD, and business travel insurance.
• No-cost wellness and chronic condition management programs.
• Optional insurance programs, including legal, identity theft, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career development and ongoing training.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee spotlight and recognition program.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Onsite fitness center (varies by location).
• Cafeteria and food markets (varies by location).
• Onsite health clinic and pharmacy (varies by location).