Quality Manager

Quality Manager -

Direct Placement Location:

Russell Springs, KY Employment Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Total Quality System, including environmental compliance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring world‑class quality performance, driving process improvement, and supporting long-term strategic initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of automotive quality standards. Key Responsibilities Quality Leadership & Systems Lead, develop, and implement the company's Total Quality System , including environmental components. Translate customer critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics into process CTQs . Serve as Deputy for the President in all quality-related responsibilities. Act as an Internal Auditor and ensure alignment with customer-specific requirements. Oversee the organization's fiscal function as it relates to quality performance. Process Improvement & Data Analysis Provide technical expertise in quality tools , AIAG Core Tools , and statistical methods . Facilitate implementation of process control systems and SPC charts . Support teams with data collection methodologies and analysis of financial impact. Identify opportunities for quality/process improvement and transfer learning across teams. Scrap & Cost Reduction Lead initiatives to reduce scrap and associated costs, including sorting costs and overtime. Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies to improve overall quality performance. Strategic & Cross-Functional Support Participate as a strategic partner in the development of corporate plans and programs. Support change management processes, including technical change requests and deviation release forms. Provide clear communication of data, results, and recommendations to internal stakeholders. Foster a high-performance, accountable, and success-focused culture within the Quality team. Other Duties Deliver exceptional internal and external customer service. Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary. Qualifications Required 8+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment. Automotive industry experience required. Hands-on experience with plastics or rubber manufacturing . Strong working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools , including:

APQP PPAP FMEA MSA SPC

Problem-solving methods Proven experience with process improvement and quality leadership. Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field. What We're Looking For A collaborative leader with strong communication and coaching skills. Someone who excels at driving improvement through data, technical expertise, and cross-functional engagement. A quality professional committed to building systems that deliver outstanding customer satisfaction and operational performance. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Russell Springs, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Health dental vision PTO holiday Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Russell Springs,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.