Job Ref: # 2217578
Date Posted: 12/8/2025
City, State: Confidential City, IN
Description
The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the quality assurance function to assure all quality systems meet requirements of IATF 16949. They are also responsible for developing a trained technical staff and managing the Quality Assurance Program from incoming materials through finished goods inventory. This individual will maintain systems that control non-conforming material, and also manage quality documentation and audit schedules per the IATF 16949 Quality System. Furthermore, they will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the cost of poor quality program and reporting all quality indicators to the senior management team. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team, and has a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others; including, but not limited to, all levels of management, associates, contractors and/or customers. They should also have strong analytical ability to troubleshoot where problems are complex, with a problem solving and collaborative attitude. Preferred Requirements are experience working in a union environment, operating knowledge of Plexus system; prior Lean Kaizen manufacturing experience, material science or metallurgical experience, and certification in one or more of the following: Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt, and/or Shainin.
- Leads the Quality Assurance function and provides guidance to Quality Assurance personnel.
- Ensures full representation of quality requirements and policy in daily plant operational decisions and activities.
- Directs and monitors the Quality Assurance Program, from incoming materials through finished goods inventory including adjustments. This includes ownership of many plant SOPs and work instructions.
- Ensures that customer complaints are corrected in a timely manner and that open corrective action assignments are viewed weekly in an 8D review.
- Utilizes the Quality Assurance work force, facilities, and equipment to meet organization's goals and objectives.
- Promotes continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in relevant science or engineering
- 3+ years of experience ina manufacturing or materials environment
- 5-7+ years of experience in a quality assurance and/or engineering capacity
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