Quality ManagerLocation: Jeffersonville, IN
Travel: Up to 30%
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality initiatives and oversee quality systems within a growing automotive manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for driving product and process quality, ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements, and leading a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team to achieve departmental objectives and maintain high performance standards.
- Oversee quality systems and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
- Lead APQP activities and ensure successful PPAP submissions and new product launches.
- Manage and maintain quality core tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, SPC, and related documentation.
- Serve as Management Representative for internal and external quality audits.
- Drive corrective actions and structured problem-solving initiatives utilizing 8D methodology.
- Partner with customers to address quality concerns, resolve issues, and maintain strong business relationships.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through quality and process enhancement initiatives.
- Oversee calibration programs to ensure measurement and testing equipment meets industry standards.
- Manage quality-related project milestones and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
- Provide leadership for hiring training, coaching, performance management, and employee development within the quality department.
Qualifications- 10+ years of quality leadership experience within automotive manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and related quality methodologies.
- Proven experience leading customer quality initiatives and resolving customer concerns.
- Ability to serve as Lead Auditor and train internal auditors.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, metrology, and technical drawings.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Experience with heat treating, surface treating, or related manufacturing processes.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Global Shop Solutions experience is a plus.
- Experience using Minitab or other statistical analysis software.
Apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted upon resume review.#ZINGZIP
