About the Role
Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing Must have recent experience leading Quality within a large, complex automotive manufacturing environment. Our client, a well-established automotive manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead plant quality operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven quality leader who enjoys driving continuous improvement, developing high-performing teams, and building strong customer relationships. In this role, you will have a significant impact on plant performance by leading quality initiatives, supporting new product launches, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards, and driving customer satisfaction. What You'll Do • Lead all plant quality activities and oversee the Quality Engineering team. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and customer satisfaction. • Develop and execute annual quality improvement plans while supporting overall plant operational objectives. Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including: PPAP PFMEA Control Plans Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Capability Studies Dimensional Layouts Gage & Fixture Design Performance and Material Testing • Ensure customer PPAP submissions are completed accurately and on schedule. • Build strong relationships with customers and serve as the primary quality contact. • Support successful product launches by working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams. • Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards and company quality systems. • Utilize SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing performance. • Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate Quality Engineers while building a high-performing team. • Monitor quality metrics and develop action plans to improve performance. • Promote a safe work environment while ensuring compliance with all company safety policies. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required. • Recent leadership experience within automotive manufacturing is required. • Demonstrated success managing quality in a large, complex automotive manufacturing operation. • Strong working knowledge of: IATF 16949 APQP PPAP PFMEA Control Plans SPC MSA DOE • Experience leading and developing Quality Engineers. • Excellent customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. • High level of integrity and professionalism. Why Consider This Opportunity? • High-impact leadership role with significant influence on plant performance. • Opportunity to lead quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. • Work closely with customers and executive leadership. • Join a respected automotive manufacturer committed to operational excellence. If you're an experienced automotive Quality Manager looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a respected manufacturer, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you. All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.