- Lead and manage daily quality operations, including inspections, audits, and product compliance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems and procedures, including ISO 9001 standards.
- Monitor quality KPIs, customer complaints, scrap, defects, and corrective actions.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
- Conduct internal audits and support customer and external quality audits.
- Ensure quality documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are maintained.
- Train and develop employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team while promoting accountability and a quality-first culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, quality management systems, and manufacturing quality standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency with root cause analysis, corrective actions, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP or quality management systems.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive, filtration, or high-volume manufacturing.
- ASQ certification, such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
- Experience with 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
What We're Looking For
A hands-on, results-driven leader who takes ownership of quality performance, develops strong teams, and partners with plant leadership to continuously improve processes, reduce defects, and deliver high-quality products to our customers.
Salary starts at $82,000 / year.
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