Quality Manager

This role leads the overall Quality function for a manufacturing organization, with direct responsibility for the Quality and CMM teams.The Quality Manager ensures that business and quality systems consistently meet customer expectations while driving continuous improvement through Lean principles.The objective is to strengthen customer satisfaction, streamline processes, reduce unnecessary complexity, and improve coordination and communication across the organization.What You'll Be Responsible ForQuality Leadership & StrategyLead and develop the Quality and CMM departmentsDefine, deploy, and track Quality goals and objectives aligned with business strategyIdentify and translate customer quality needs, expectations, and requirements into effective systemsRepresent the organization with customers on all quality-related mattersSystems & Process ExcellenceManage, sustain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with customer and industry requirementsProvide the infrastructure to support APQP, PPAP, production launch readiness, and planning processesEnsure standardization and alignment of customer requirements across programsSupport Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives company-wideContinuous Improvement & Cross-Functional ImpactLead problem-solving, corrective and preventive actions, and root cause activitiesPartner cross-functionally to improve processes and organizational effectivenessSupport increased sales and operational performance through quality-driven metricsContribute to future-state manufacturing processes, systems, and product strategiesPeople, Planning & Financial ResponsibilityDevelop and mentor Quality team membersParticipate in strategic planning and leadership communication processesManage the Quality department budget and proportional capital expendituresWhat We're Looking ForExperience10+ years of progressive experience in Quality ManagementAutomotive manufacturing experience, specifically in metal productsDeep expertise in developing and deploying Quality Management SystemsStrong audit background (Certified Auditor required)Experience in IATF-regulated environmentsCQE and/or Certified Quality Manager preferredEducationBachelor's degree required (BS/BA)MBA preferredSkills & CompetenciesStrong planning, data analysis, problem-solving, and follow-through skillsProven leadership and people development capabilitiesAbility to teach, influence, and drive quality focus across all levels of the organizationExperience representing Quality in customer-facing discussions and negotiationsSolid understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing principles