Quality Manager Job Robinsonville Mississippi USA,Engineering

FEUER Powertrain North America is the U.S. subsidiary of a leading German crankshaft manufacturer, producing two out of every three crankshafts worldwide for premier automotive brands including Mercedes-Benz, GM, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Renault, Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and many others.

At our North American facility, we manufacture high-precision crankshafts for customers such as Mercury Marine, Polaris, and other industry leaders.

At FEUER Powertrain, our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safety-focused workplace, competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and long-term professional development.

Why Work at FEUER Powertrain North America?

FEUER values the health, wellness, and financial security of every employee by offering:

85% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
100% employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
5% employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
PPO and HDHP medical plan options with tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA)
Nine (9) employer-paid holidays
Seven (7) days of planned plant shutdown paid at 50%
Industry-leading Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Medical Leave available after 30 days of employment
Clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment

SUMMARY:

The Quality Manager provides hands-on leadership and technical oversight for the Quality Management System (QMS) at Feuer Powertrain North America, Inc., ensuring product integrity through systematic integration of and adherence to customer requirements in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. This self-starting role directly leads, mentors, and schedules resources within Quality Engineering, Inspection, and the Metallurgical Lab. Collaborating closely with Process Engineering, this role co-owns PFMEAs, analyzes manufacturing data, manages gage calibrations, and utilizes structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why) to resolve quality issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ownership of the Quality Management System ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
Gage calibration planning and coordination.
Resource management and scheduling for Quality Engineering, Inspection Lab, and Metallurgical Lab
Collaborative PFMEA ownership with Process Engineering
Coordination of customer requirements and integration into the Quality Management System
Scheduling and coordination of internal and external audits (IATF 16949)
Manage resolution of external and internal issues using structured problem solving tools (8D, 5-Why, etc.)
Facilitate successful completion of Continuous Improvement initiatives
Monitor and integrate latest industry developments in Quality Management strategies
Mentor and develop team members within direct reporting structure and across the organization
Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators for Quality Department

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering or related technical discipline.
1-2 years experience in Quality Engineering
Reliable and self-starting with a strong ethical and moral basis
Excellent communication skills with strong proficiency in MS Office
FMEA experience
Strong understanding of quality control procedures (ISO 9001) and problem solving tools (5-Why, 8D, etc.)
Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis / statistical methods

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949
M.S. in Materials Science, Engineering, or Metallurgy, with research focus on steel alloys and metallurgy.
ASQ certification
Crankshaft manufacturing experience

PHYSICAL / TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work around industrial machinery, oils, and coolants in a manufacturing environment.
10-15% travel
95-100% onsite / ad-hoc remote work optional

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

85% company-paid healthcare insurance with PPO and HDHP + HSA options
401k with up to 5% company match
4.5 weeks PTO + 3 days Medical Leave

FEUER powertrain North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, it is available upon request.