{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2f2c24e14e92f92de43d4485","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f2c24e14e92f92de43d4485","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f2c24e14e92f92de43d4485","title":"Quality Manager","description":"Technique is looking for a Quality Manager to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this high-ranking, customer-facing leadership role is responsible for the quality of all Technique products across fabrication and assembly operations. The Quality Manager supports day-to-day execution of the established QMS, drives continuous improvement, leads the Quality department, and owns customer-facing quality performance – including KPIs such as PPM, COPQ, scrap rate, first-pass yield, and on-time PPAP submission.\n\nThe ideal candidate brings 10+ years of production manufacturing quality experience with a B.S. in Engineering or a related field, and fluency in AIAG core tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC). ASQ credentials (CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA) and working knowledge of ISO 9001 are required, with familiarity in AS9100 and/or IATF 16949 as a benefit. Experience leading quality teams, conducting internal audits, and managing welding/fabrication and special process quality is strongly preferred.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nCustomer Quality Leadership – Serve as the lead organizational contact for customer quality concerns; investigate complaints and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) using 8D, 5 Why, and CI methodologies.\nCustomer Source Inspections – Coordinate customer source inspections and drive corrective actions to eliminate root causes of nonconformance.\nComplaint Response Management – Manage customer complaint response timelines and ensure on-time closure of corrective actions.\nCustomer Representation – Professionally represent the company with customer quality representatives and auditors.\nQuality KPI Ownership – Own and report quality KPIs including PPM, COPQ, scrap rate, first-pass yield, and on-time PPAP submission.\nQMS Support & Continuous Improvement – Support the established QMS and drive continuous improvement of quality processes in alignment with ISO 9001.\nInternal Audit Program – Support the internal audit program: conduct audits, train auditors, and drive corrective action follow-up.\nManagement Review Inputs – Provide inputs to Management Review and apply risk-based thinking in day-to-day quality decisions.\nDocument Control – Manage controlled documents pertaining to quality submissions and follow established document control procedures.\nCalibration Program – Manage the calibration program including gage control, recall, and measurement equipment qualification.\nNonconforming Material Control – Oversee nonconforming material control and MRB disposition decisions.\nAPQP & PFMEA – Lead APQP phase gates and launch readiness; develop and maintain PFMEAs (severity, occurrence, detection, AP).\nControl Plans – Own Control Plans linked to PFMEA outputs; drive floor-level inspection and process monitoring.\nPPAP & First Article – Oversee PPAP and First Article submissions through Levels 1–5, including PSW packages.\nMSA & SPC – Apply MSA (Gage R&R, bias, linearity, stability) and SPC (Cpk/Ppk) to drive process control.\nWelding & Fabrication Quality – Apply familiarity with AWS compliance; WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation; visual, dye penetrant, and magnetic particle inspection; and CWI coordination.\nAssembly Quality – Oversee torque verification and tool calibration, error-proofing (poka-yoke), sub-assembly traceability, and functional test protocols.\nSpecial Process Audits – Conduct special process audits in accordance with applicable CQI standards.\nSupplier Quality & Incoming Inspection – Own the incoming inspection program, supplier scorecards, PPM tracking, and supplier corrective action; oversee outsourced process control.\nInspection Fixtures & Laser Scanning – Review and evaluate inspection holding fixtures, component parts, and assembly inspection fixtures; direct laser scanning programs (Polyworks).\nProcess Improvement Collaboration – Work with manufacturing teams to adjust fixtures and processes to improve part quality.\nTeam Leadership & Development – Coach quality team members; lead and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Auditors; hire, train, and conduct performance management.\nEmployee Training – Train employees in QMS, quality control, RCCA, inspection, and fixturing methodology.\n\nRequirements:\nB.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Quality Control, or related field preferred\nMinimum 10 years of related quality experience in production manufacturing\nASQ membership and CMQ/OE preferred; CQE, CQA, or CWI a plus\nExcellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment\nStrong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint reading; knowledge of QA regulatory requirements and corrective action methodologies\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 required; familiarity with AS9100 and/or IATF 16949 a benefit\nAIAG core tool fluency: APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC\nKnowledge of PSW, Dimensional Reports, Material Performance Test Results, MSA, AAR, SDS, IMDS, CDX, and various Customer Approval processes\nFamiliarity with CQI special process audits (CQI-12 Coating, CQI-15 Welding); structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why)\nKnowledge of welding inspection\nKnowledge of sample/master retention protocols and qualified laboratory documentation (A2LA, ISO 17025)\nStrong computer skills, Microsoft Office\nQMS internal auditor training required; lead auditor certification preferred\nExperience with metal stamping, fabrication, welding, assembly, and powder coat processes preferred\nActive, working management position requiring regular production floor presence; must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds\nVision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus\nFrequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise; appropriate PPE required\nTravel is primarily local during the business day, with occasional out-of-area or overnight travel for customer engagements, supplier visits, and audit support\n\nAbout Technique:\n\nTechnique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.\n\nOur employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.\n\nTechnique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.\n\nBenefits:\nPaid Time Off\nHealth Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nLife Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nHealth Savings Account\nFlexible Spending Account\n401(k)\n401(k) Matching\nProfessional Development\nReferral Program\nPaid Training\nOn The Job Training\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nOther Duties: This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities; duties may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement: Technique, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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Reporting to the Director of Quality, this high-ranking, customer-facing leadership role is responsible for the quality of all Technique products across fabrication and assembly operations. The Quality Manager supports day-to-day execution of the established QMS, drives continuous improvement, leads the Quality department, and owns customer-facing quality performance – including KPIs such as PPM, COPQ, scrap rate, first-pass yield, and on-time PPAP submission.\n\nThe ideal candidate brings 10+ years of production manufacturing quality experience with a B.S. in Engineering or a related field, and fluency in AIAG core tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC). ASQ credentials (CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA) and working knowledge of ISO 9001 are required, with familiarity in AS9100 and/or IATF 16949 as a benefit. Experience leading quality teams, conducting internal audits, and managing welding/fabrication and special process quality is strongly preferred.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nCustomer Quality Leadership – Serve as the lead organizational contact for customer quality concerns; investigate complaints and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) using 8D, 5 Why, and CI methodologies.\nCustomer Source Inspections – Coordinate customer source inspections and drive corrective actions to eliminate root causes of nonconformance.\nComplaint Response Management – Manage customer complaint response timelines and ensure on-time closure of corrective actions.\nCustomer Representation – Professionally represent the company with customer quality representatives and auditors.\nQuality KPI Ownership – Own and report quality KPIs including PPM, COPQ, scrap rate, first-pass yield, and on-time PPAP submission.\nQMS Support & Continuous Improvement – Support the established QMS and drive continuous improvement of quality processes in alignment with ISO 9001.\nInternal Audit Program – Support the internal audit program: conduct audits, train auditors, and drive corrective action follow-up.\nManagement Review Inputs – Provide inputs to Management Review and apply risk-based thinking in day-to-day quality decisions.\nDocument Control – Manage controlled documents pertaining to quality submissions and follow established document control procedures.\nCalibration Program – Manage the calibration program including gage control, recall, and measurement equipment qualification.\nNonconforming Material Control – Oversee nonconforming material control and MRB disposition decisions.\nAPQP & PFMEA – Lead APQP phase gates and launch readiness; develop and maintain PFMEAs (severity, occurrence, detection, AP).\nControl Plans – Own Control Plans linked to PFMEA outputs; drive floor-level inspection and process monitoring.\nPPAP & First Article – Oversee PPAP and First Article submissions through Levels 1–5, including PSW packages.\nMSA & SPC – Apply MSA (Gage R&R, bias, linearity, stability) and SPC (Cpk/Ppk) to drive process control.\nWelding & Fabrication Quality – Apply familiarity with AWS compliance; WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation; visual, dye penetrant, and magnetic particle inspection; and CWI coordination.\nAssembly Quality – Oversee torque verification and tool calibration, error-proofing (poka-yoke), sub-assembly traceability, and functional test protocols.\nSpecial Process Audits – Conduct special process audits in accordance with applicable CQI standards.\nSupplier Quality & Incoming Inspection – Own the incoming inspection program, supplier scorecards, PPM tracking, and supplier corrective action; oversee outsourced process control.\nInspection Fixtures & Laser Scanning – Review and evaluate inspection holding fixtures, component parts, and assembly inspection fixtures; 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structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why)\nKnowledge of welding inspection\nKnowledge of sample/master retention protocols and qualified laboratory documentation (A2LA, ISO 17025)\nStrong computer skills, Microsoft Office\nQMS internal auditor training required; lead auditor certification preferred\nExperience with metal stamping, fabrication, welding, assembly, and powder coat processes preferred\nActive, working management position requiring regular production floor presence; must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds\nVision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus\nFrequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise; appropriate PPE required\nTravel is primarily local during the business day, with occasional out-of-area or overnight travel for customer engagements, supplier visits, and audit support\n\nAbout Technique:\n\nTechnique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.\n\nOur employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.\n\nTechnique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.\n\nBenefits:\nPaid Time Off\nHealth Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nLife Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nHealth Savings Account\nFlexible Spending Account\n401(k)\n401(k) Matching\nProfessional Development\nReferral Program\nPaid Training\nOn The Job Training\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nOther Duties: This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities; duties may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement: Technique, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.\n\nIAgTYiPp58","datePosted":"2026-05-21T03:01:24.669Z","dateModified":"2026-05-21T03:01:24.669Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Technique","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Jackson","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2f2c24e14e92f92de43d4485"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f2c24e14e92f92de43d4485"}}