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About the job

Position Summary:

The Quality Manager will lead and manage all aspects of the plant’s quality function, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards, customer requirements, and internal quality systems. This role is responsible for elevating quality performance through process improvement, system development, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead and develop the site’s quality team while partnering closely with operations, production, and customers to drive plant-wide quality performance. This position requires a proactive leader who can operate with a high level of ownership, influence, and accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

Lead plant-level quality operations and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards

Take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement

Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality requirements and expectations

Lead customer qualification processes including APQP, PPAP, and FAI activities

Manage non-conformance processes including NCR, CAR, and SCAR

Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Lead and develop the site’s quality team including quality engineering and inspection resources

Partner with operations and production teams to improve process capability and product quality

Develop and implement quality procedures, work instructions, and control plans

Oversee internal and external audits and maintain ISO certification status

Evaluate and manage supplier quality performance and qualification processes

Support new product introduction and ensure manufacturability and quality readiness

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in quality within a manufacturing environment

Experience working with OEM customers and customer quality requirements

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and standards

Experience with APQP, PPAP, and FMEA processes

Previous experience managing and developing quality personnel

Hands-on experience in production environments including machining, fabrication, or assembly

Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action

Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence plant operations

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required