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A Quality Engineering Manager interfaces with customers, suppliers, and various company departments to resolve quality problems and develop strategic quality improvement activities. Responsible for building strong relationships with the global customer quality organizations to ensure customer support and product performance through continuous improvement.
$147,476 / year median in Louisiana
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality function within our manufacturing operation in the Shreveport/Bossier City area. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing quality strategies that improve product performance, strengthen customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement across the facility. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in quality systems, supplier quality, ISO standards, and team leadership within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities
+ Lead all plant quality activities and initiatives to improve key quality metrics, reduce cost of poor quality, and ensure customer satisfaction.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and systems that support business objectives, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
+ Establish and monitor quality performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring goals are effectively translated into actionable improvement plans.
+ Manage customer quality concerns, nonconformances, and corrective actions while balancing customer expectations with business risk and warranty considerations.
+ Drive compliance with ISO standards, identify gaps in quality management systems, and lead training and continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
+ Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve process reliability, product quality, and operational performance.
+ Oversee supplier quality programs, including supplier qualification, audits, performance monitoring, and corrective action management.
+ Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
+ Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage members of the quality team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
+ Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company, customer, and industry requirements. QualificationsRequired
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
+ Minimum of 5 years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
+ Experience managing quality systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
+ Working knowledge of ISO standards and quality management system implementation.
+ Experience with supplier quality management, corrective action processes, and root cause analysis.
+ Demonstrated leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing teams.
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Bossier City, LA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Full health, dental, vision 401k Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bossier City,LA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.