Quality Manager
- $110,000 - $130,000
- Lawrenceburg, TN
Drive quality excellence with a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier! This is your chance to lead a dedicated quality team, improve processes, and make a direct impact on world-class manufacturing and customer satisfaction.
A bit about us:
We are a Tier 1 automotive supplier committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that support the world’s leading OEMs. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, and operational excellence, we take pride in fostering a culture where collaboration, safety, and quality are at the heart of everything we do.
Why join us?
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Multiple medical plan options (PPO and HDHP with HSA)
- Dental and vision coverage with orthodontia and eyewear allowances
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary life, supplemental insurance, home/auto discounts, and pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and 100% match on the first 4%
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Tuition support, training, and professional development opportunities
- Generous paid time off and holidays
Job Details
The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that all products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. This role oversees quality assurance activities across the production lifecycle, from raw material inspection to final product release. The Quality Manager will lead a team dedicated to reducing defects, improving processes, and enhancing customer satisfaction. In addition, this position will be responsible for establishing training programs, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality control systems aligned with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Review and approve product and process specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal quality standards.
- Establish and monitor quality requirements for raw materials; partner with suppliers to ensure compliance.
- Oversee quality audits and ensure adherence to health, safety, and legal requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the performance of inspectors, technicians, and quality staff.
- Manage quality control checkpoints across product development and production stages; investigate and resolve deviations.
- Conduct inspections of finished goods and approve or reject based on established quality benchmarks.
- Maintain accurate quality records, analyze data trends, and recommend process improvements.
- Gather and interpret customer feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Prepare and present quality reports, metrics, and corrective action plans to senior leadership.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize overall product quality.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) preferred.
- 10+ years of quality assurance or quality engineering experience, with proven leadership in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies, statistical analysis, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a track record of managing successful teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software/systems.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.