Quality Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager for a direct hire opportunity to lead and oversee all aspects of quality within our client's steel manufacturing operations in Spartanburg, SC. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, benchmarking, improving, designing, and standardizing plant-wide quality systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, along with a sharp attention to detail and the ability to analyze data to drive effective decision-making. This position will lead and develop the Quality team while ensuring alignment with operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned and changed as needed) Represent the quality function on technical support, in conjunction with other internal support groups, regarding issues affecting manufacturing. Initiates and approves supplier/customer production/process control activities and reviews for implementation and effectiveness. Maintain quality control sampling system, procedures, APQP, PPAP and IMDS activities. Ensure that the organization's Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal and 3rd party audits (SQF & IMS). Manage, audit and continuously improve

IATF16949

systems as well as Customer Specific Requirements. Direct Customer and Supplier liaisons for plant quality activities and concerns including scheduled visits. Establish and maintain all quality documents, samples, customer contact, supplier development, production start - up, product launch, and correction of production variances and warrant analysis. Coach and manage departmental talent, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. Ensure engineering deviation and change management processes are effective, including assurance on the use of authorized approvals, deviation control plans, lot identification and traceability, verification of non-standard process control, root cause analysis, expiry/exit of deviation time period or quantities and closure. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred. Engineering degree preferred. 7+ yrs exp. in Automotive/Mfg. environment required (A Class experience and metal stamping preferred). 5+ yrs in a Management or Supervision position of Quality required. Experience obtaining and maintaining company and customer required quality certifications (i.e.

IATF, ISO, Q1

) Familiarity with Automotive OEM quality requirements Solid knowledge of quality systems including 8D, MSA, Automotive

APQP, PPAP

ASQ, CQE, or CQM certification a plus Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt a plus. Ability to read and interpret prints, knowledge of GD&T, gage design and function.

Pay:

100K to 120K DOE #IND2