Job Description

About the Role

Are you a hands-on quality leader with a passion for precision and continuous improvement? We're looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join our team and lead quality assurance across our OEM metal manufacturing operations. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring customer satisfaction, audit readiness, and manufacturing excellence.

What You'll Do

🔹 Lead Quality Systems & Compliance

• Enforce ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific quality requirements
• Act as site lead for 3rd-party and customer audits
• Maintain quality certifications and ensure audit readiness

🔹 Drive Quality Improvement

• Reduce internal/external defect rates using data-driven problem-solving (8D, Root Cause, Six Sigma)
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PFMEAs, PPAPs, and First Piece Inspections
• Oversee complaint resolution and customer communication, acting as primary contact for major OEM accounts

🔹 Manage & Coach the Quality Team

• Set goals, train, and lead salaried technical staff
• Foster a high-performance culture with accountability and development
• Provide timely reporting to senior leadership on plant quality KPIs (PPM, cost of quality, on-time delivery, etc.)

🔹 Collaborate Across Functions

• Work with Engineering to design quality into new processes and tooling
• Champion MRB and nonconforming material processes
• Manage gage calibration, capability studies, and quality-related capital projects

Who You Are

✅ Experienced Leader

• 8+ years in metal manufacturing (10+ without a 4-year degree)
• 5+ years managing salaried or technical personnel

✅ Technical Expert

• Deep knowledge of QMS (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and OEM customer requirements
• Skilled in GD&T, precision measuring tools, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC
• ERP experience (IFS preferred) and Minitab proficiency

✅ Detail-Oriented Problem Solver

• Strong command of root cause analysis and data analytics
• Passion for continuous improvement, process orientation, and lean principles

Preferred Qualifications

🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred)

🎓 ASQ certifications (desired)

🛠 Experience in metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and assembly

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact : Lead a core function in a growing OEM metal manufacturing operation
• Be Empowered : Own quality initiatives and interface directly with high-profile OEM customers
• Grow Your Career : Expand your leadership and technical capabilities in a supportive, high-performance environment

🔗 Ready to take the next step in your quality career? Apply now or message us to learn more about how you can be part of a team shaping the future of metal manufacturing.

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