Quality Assurance Manager

ABSOLUTELY NO SPONSORSHIP OF ANY KIND -- PLEASE DO NOT APPLY -- NO VISAS OR ANY TYPE OF SPONSORSHIP Quality Manager Must have strong experience in automotive manufacturing quality leadership (IATF 16949 OR TS 16949) Position Overview The Quality Manager leads the site’s quality function and ensures that products consistently meet internal standards and customer requirements. This role is responsible for managing quality personnel, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting production teams, and maintaining compliance with applicable quality systems and industry standards. The position works cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership to maintain product integrity and address quality-related concerns throughout the manufacturing process. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the plant’s quality team by providing guidance, training, and ongoing performance feedback to ensure departmental goals are achieved. Direct daily quality activities including product inspections, issue resolution, and verification that manufactured products meet required specifications. Review and coordinate responses to customer and internal corrective actions, ensuring appropriate investigation, documentation, and follow-through. Analyze quality and production data to identify trends, investigate root causes, and support improvements to manufacturing processes. Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve product quality issues and improve overall process capability. Evaluate finished products and production processes to determine compliance with specifications, standards, and customer expectations. Investigate testing or measurement concerns by verifying calibration and functionality of inspection equipment and coordinating necessary corrective actions. Organize and interpret inspection results, historical quality data, and production records to support problem solving and decision-making. Communicate quality performance metrics through reports, charts, presentations, or other analytical tools for leadership review. Maintain and support the organization’s quality management system by ensuring policies, procedures, and documentation remain current and effective. Facilitate meetings or discussions focused on quality improvement initiatives, corrective actions, and process performance. Participate in internal and external quality audits and assist with follow-up actions to address findings or recommendations. Utilize a variety of inspection and measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and related quality equipment. Maintain accurate documentation and records associated with quality activities and compliance requirements. Promote a clean, organized, and safe working environment while following company policies and operational procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support operational and business objectives. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education related to quality, manufacturing, or engineering preferred. Previous experience in a quality leadership or supervisory role within a automotive manufacturing environment. Background in metal stamping, precision manufacturing, or similar industrial production processes is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of industry quality methodologies and core tools such as PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and APQP. Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T, and product specifications. Proficiency using inspection and measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and vision systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions. Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and clearly convey quality expectations. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Position operates in both office and manufacturing environments. Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a production facility. Use of hands and visual inspection tools required during portions of the workday. Occasional exposure to moving machinery or industrial equipment. Ability to travel periodically to customer or supplier locations when required.

Created: 2026-03-16