Quality Manager

Akkodis is seeking Quality Engineer Manager in Ogden, UT

Job Title:

Quality Engineer Manager

Salary: $124k - 160k annually (The pay range may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Duration:
Direct Hire

• Establish and lead the facility’s quality culture, vision, and strategy.
• Oversee Manufacturing Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Material Inspection, Test Lab, Metrology, and Customer Relations functions.
• Lead and actively participate in problem-solving efforts, focusing on root cause analysis and systemic solutions.
• Ensure appropriate application of judgmental, informational, and source inspection methods.
• Define and execute strategies for process improvement and quality support systems.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to supervisors and experienced salaried employees.
• Interpret and implement company policies and procedures impacting the organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the organization on quality-related tasks, projects, and operations.
• Actively engage in daily operations to meet production schedules and resolve complex quality challenges.
• Ensure all work and projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Approve expenditures in accordance with budget guidelines and company policies.
• Remove barriers and provide resources needed for teams to succeed.
• Collaborate closely with production, technical support, and design teams to ensure product and process quality.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing).
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and build credibility across teams.
• Strong planning, organizational, and resource management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintains a professional presence and leadership mindset appropriate for a senior management role.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a managerial role (required).
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing (preferred);
  Aerospace or Metal Mechanics industries also acceptable.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent quality expertise.
  
  Quality standards certifications strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance