Quality manager

Randstad has an opening for a Quality Manager for a company in the Newport, TN area. This is a $80-$90k direct hire position and the hours are 8AM-4PM. This is also a salaried position. This person must posess at least two years of quality manager experience. Please call our office if you're interested in applying. 423-638-9946 salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM education: No Degree Required Responsibilities 1. Manufacturing & Process Oversight Maintain deep /"hands-on/" exposure to core manufacturing processes (Machining, Stamping, Welding, Plating, Heat Treat, etc.). Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T. Monitor and analyze process capability and variation to ensure stable production. Work directly on the floor with operators and supervisors to identify and fix root causes. 2. Quality Systems & Compliance Act as the primary lead for IATF 16949 compliance and external customer audits. Manage the internal audit program, ensuring all nonconformances and corrective actions are tracked to closure. Lead the APQP and PPAP processes for new product launches. Provide data-driven inputs for Management Review meetings. 3. Problem Solving & Risk Management Drive advanced problem-solving initiatives using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies. Execute RCCA (Root Cause & Corrective Action) to prevent recurrence of quality escapes. Utilize Core Tools (FMEA, MSA, SPC) to analyze and mitigate risk throughout the product lifecycle. Lead containment, recalls, and customer escalations with a calm, decisive approach when issues arise. 4. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, Sales, and Purchasing to maintain a /"Quality First/" culture. Communicate effectively with customers and auditors, providing technical clarity under pressure. Diplomatically push back on production or external stakeholders when quality standards are at risk. Skills Quality Assurance Quality Control Supervising Qualifications Years of experience: 0 years Experience level: Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Created: 2026-03-10