Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing Must have recent experience leading Quality within a large, complex automotive manufacturing environment. Our client, a well-established automotive manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead plant quality operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven quality leader who enjoys driving continuous improvement, developing high-performing teams, and building strong customer relationships. In this role, you will have a significant impact on plant performance by leading quality initiatives, supporting new product launches, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards, and driving customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do:- Lead all plant quality activities and oversee the Quality Engineering team.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and execute annual quality improvement plans while supporting overall plant operational objectives. Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including: PPAPPFMEAControl Plans
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Capability Studies
- Dimensional Layouts
- Gage & Fixture Design
- Performance and Material Testing
- Ensure customer PPAP submissions are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Build strong relationships with customers and serve as the primary quality contact.
- Support successful product launches by working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
- Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards and company quality systems.
- Utilize SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate Quality Engineers while building a high-performing team.
- Monitor quality metrics and develop action plans to improve performance.
- Promote a safe work environment while ensuring compliance with all company safety policies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
Recent leadership experience within automotive manufacturing is required.
Demonstrated success managing quality in a large, complex automotive manufacturing operation.
Strong working knowledge of: IATF 16949APQPPPAPPFMEAControl PlansSPCMSADOEExperience leading and developing Quality Engineers.
Excellent customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
High level of integrity and professionalism. Why Consider This Opportunity?
High-impact leadership role with significant influence on plant performance.
Opportunity to lead quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work closely with customers and executive leadership.
Join a respected automotive manufacturer committed to operational excellence. If you're an experienced automotive Quality Manager looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a respected manufacturer, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you. All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.
Type: direct hire
