Quality Assurance Manager

Lead Quality for a Growing Precision Manufacturing OperationOur client is a well-established, financially strong manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead all aspects of quality systems, customer quality, and continuous improvement.This is a highly visible leadership role that will play a critical part in the company's upcoming IATF 16949 audit and ongoing commitment to operational excellence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, engineering, and customers.What You'll DoLead and maintain the company's Quality Management SystemServe as the primary leader for upcoming IATF 16949 auditsDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, scrap reduction, and customer satisfactionManage customer quality concerns, corrective actions, and root cause investigationsLead internal audits, supplier quality activities, and compliance initiativesDevelop and mentor quality engineers, technicians, and inspectorsEnsure APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, and related quality tools are effectively utilizedPartner with operations and engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and product qualityWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree preferredProven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Leader in a manufacturing environmentStrong IATF 16949 audit leadership experience is requiredExperience successfully preparing for and leading external auditsDeep understanding of Core Quality Tools:APQPPPAPFMEASPCMSAControl PlansRoot Cause AnalysisAutomotive manufacturing experience strongly preferredMetals, machining, welding, or related manufacturing experience highly desiredStrong leadership, communication, and customer-facing skillsWhy Consider This Opportunity?Visible leadership role reporting directly to senior managementOpportunity to lead a critical IATF audit initiativeStable and growing manufacturing organizationAbility to influence quality strategy and plant performanceCompetitive compensation and benefits packageIf you have successfully led IATF 16949 audits and enjoy building strong quality systems while partnering with operations to drive results, we'd welcome a confidential conversation..