Group Leader, Manufacturing Quality Engineering

Schaeffler

$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical field required
  • Minimum 5 years of manufacturing quality experience in automotive or regulated environments
  • Proven scrap reduction and process quality improvement track record
  • Experience in planning and leading audits (internal, customer, third-party)
  • Strong knowledge of inspection methods and quality systems
  • Proficiency in documentation, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the plant quality strategy ensuring compliance with requirements
  • Lead and manage manufacturing quality personnel with coaching and performance management
  • Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization
  • Own the plant scrap KPI and lead scrap reduction initiatives
  • Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action using structured methodologies
  • Ensure effective implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems
  • Maintain and improve Quality Control Plans for consistent product and process quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work in a culture focused on continuous improvement
  • Collaborative environment with high-level leadership exposure
  • Opportunity to lead significant quality initiatives in the automotive sector
Full Job Description


Your Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the plant quality strategy to ensure compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead and manage all manufacturing quality personnel, providing direction, coaching, development, and performance management
  • Drive a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability throughout the organization
  • Own and manage the plant scrap KPI, establishing targets, monitoring performance, and leading scrap reduction initiatives to improve cost, quality, and operational efficiency
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa techniques
  • Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems to monitor process capability and manufacturing performance
  • Develop, maintain, and improve Quality Control Plans to ensure product and process quality requirements are consistently achieved
  • Lead the development, review, and maintenance of Process FMEAs (PFMEA) and support cross-functional risk assessment activities
  • Maintain and improve quality documentation systems, procedures, work instructions, inspection records, and quality metrics
  • Analyze quality performance data and establish action plans to address trends, defects, customer complaints, and process variation
  • Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and applicable automotive quality management system requirements
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process capability enhancement, and overall operational excellence


Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical field required
  • Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing quality experience within an automotive or highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • Proven track record of driving scrap reduction, cost improvement, and process quality initiatives
  • Experience planning and leading internal, customer, and third-party audits
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing inspection methods, quality systems, and process controls
  • Proficiency in quality documentation, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive effective solutions
  • Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality data analysis tools
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

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