About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality engineering activities for a manufacturing operation. This individual will oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), lead a quality-focused team, and partner with operations, engineering, customers, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and ensure consistent product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive manufacturing, steel stamping, metal forming, or high-volume manufacturing , along with hands-on experience with Automotive Core Tools. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance functions. Maintain and continuously improve the facility's Quality Management System. Lead customer quality issues, investigations, corrective actions, and complaint resolution. Manage supplier quality initiatives and performance improvement activities. Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone , and other structured problem-solving methodologies. Develop and maintain APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans . Lead internal, customer, and third-party quality audits. Support new product launches, process development, and new product introduction activities. Monitor key quality metrics, including FPY, customer complaints, scrap, rework, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) . Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement. Promote Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven quality improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable customer, industry, and quality requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering , or a related technical field. 5-7+ years of progressive Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment. 3+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing quality personnel. Strong experience with Automotive Core Tools , including:

APQP PPAP PFMEA MSA SPC

Control Plans Experience with customer quality, supplier quality, corrective action, and root cause analysis. Experience conducting or supporting internal, customer, and third-party audits. Strong understanding of statistical analysis, process capability, manufacturing quality systems, and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications Experience in automotive manufacturing, steel stamping, metal forming, precision machining, or other high-volume manufacturing . Experience supporting new product development and product launches . ASQ CQE, CMQ/OE, or similar quality certification. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience/certification. Experience reducing defects, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and overall Cost of Poor Quality. Experience with JDE or other ERP systems . Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role within a growing manufacturing operation and have a direct impact on quality performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Candidates with strong automotive or steel stamping quality management experience are encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person