Quality Manager

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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing manufacturing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Quality Manager to join their team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and process efficiency. You will champion their Quality Management System (QMS) and lead site-wide quality initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys being influential on hands-on improvements and a desire to make a tangible impact.

• Serve as the site lead for all quality audits, including IATF 16949, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and enhance the QMS, designing, communicating, and implementing quality processes from the ground up.
• Manage and resolve customer complaints, returns, and corrective actions (8D), maintaining robust documentation and timely follow-up.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team consisting of one Quality Engineer and four hourly Quality Technicians/Inspectors.
• Collaborate closely with plant supervisors, operators, and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive best practices.
• Conduct internal and external audits, manage supplier quality, and ensure all documentation meets industry standards (QS/ISO/IATF/SPC).
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation, and maintain customer-specific requirements, FMEA/PFMEA, and process flow charts.
• Monitor customer portals for compliance updates and proactively address any issues.
• Foster a culture of quality through training, coaching, and direct engagement at all levels of the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• ASQ certifications (CQM, CQE, CQA) are a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive quality experience within the precision metals or metal cutting industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Proven track record managing a QMS and leading successful IATF audits.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Strong technical writing, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on and process improvement mindset.

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $130,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

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