Quality Manager

A leading global organization serving the automotive industry is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join its team in Chattanooga (TN). This role offers the opportunity to drive quality performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.

• Driving a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Leading structured problem-solving initiatives through 8D, QRQC, Root Cause Analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Partnering with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional quality performance and customer satisfaction.
• Supporting successful program launches through participation in APQP, FMEA, process validation, and change management activities.
• Monitoring quality KPIs and driving actions to improve product quality, operational performance, and customer metrics.
• Leading internal, customer, and certification audits while ensuring audit readiness and effective closure of findings.
• Developing and coaching teams to strengthen quality systems, compliance, and a proactive quality mindset across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Quality leadership experience in the automotive industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, FMEA, Control Plans, and customer-specific requirements.
• Experience with 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Solid understanding of product quality, process quality, and product safety requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

This role requires a regular onsite presence to support plant operations and cross-functional collaboration.