Quality Manager

Position Summary The quality manager is responsible for leading all quality functions within an automotive injection molding manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with

IATF 16949

standards, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality systems while driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with IATF 16949 and

ISO 9001

• Lead internal and external audits (IATF, customer, registrar)
• Serve as primary contact for customer quality issues and lead 8D problem solving
• Oversee injection molding quality performance and defect reduction
• Lead APQP and PPAP processes for new product launches
• Develop and manage quality team members
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Ensure SPC, Cp/Cpk, PFMEA, and Control Plans are implemented and maintained Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Customer PPM
• Internal scrap and rework
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Audit performance
• On-time PPAP submissions Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred
• 5+ years in automotive quality leadership
• Injection molding experience required
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive core tools Skills
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans
• SPC and statistical analysis
• Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC)
• Leadership and communication skills Preferred Qualifications
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with automotive OEMs (Honda, Toyota, etc.)
• High-volume manufacturing experience

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person