Job Description

AUTOMOTIVE QUALITY MANAGER

This role leads the quality function for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing operation, with responsibility spanning injection molding, secondary processes, assembly, and end-of-line testing. The Quality Manager owns plant-wide quality performance, customer-facing quality issues, and the continuous improvement systems that support long-term operational stability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop a multi-shift Quality organization, including quality engineers, team leaders, and technicians
• Drive plant-wide quality improvement initiatives across injection molding, secondary operations, assembly, and testing processes
• Establish, maintain, and improve quality systems aligned with automotive customer and certification requirements
• Own customer quality performance including complaints, audits, safe launches, and corrective actions
• Lead supplier quality improvement activities including audits, performance reviews, and corrective action follow-up
• Implement and maintain structured continuous improvement programs such as layered process audits, 6S, and critical process tracking
• Develop and manage quality documentation including SOPs, control plans, PFMEAs, inspection standards, and work instructions
• Train and develop the quality team in structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma
• Track quality metrics, identify trends, and lead countermeasure development through cross-functional collaboration
• Communicate quality performance, risks, and improvement plans to plant leadership and senior management

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of quality experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing quality teams
• Strong working knowledge of automotive quality systems, customer requirements, and audit processes
• Experience leading corrective actions, supplier quality initiatives, and new program launches
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or similar structured approaches
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and quality reporting systems
• Confident communicator who can advocate for the plant when working with customers and suppliers

BENEFITS

• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and tuition assistance

This is an onsite leadership role within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

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