Quality Manager - Injection Molding

Quality Manager – Plastics Injection Molding Manufacturing (Minnesota)

Our client, a plastics manufacturer in Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead their quality organization and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

What You'll Own

• Quality Management System (QMS) governance
• PPAP submissions and validation activities
• Inspection processes
• Engineering technician oversight
• Project management

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Own the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the site's QMS.
• Keep the QMS current with the latest ISO standard revisions.
• Run the internal audit program in line with ISO 13485 requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on process optimization and QMS effectiveness.
• Uphold ISO standards across the operation.
• Track product quality performance using metrics and visual management tools to build awareness across the plant floor.
• Partner with every department to make sure customer requirements are clearly captured within the QMS.
• Manage document control so it stays aligned with customer, QMS, ISO, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers on PPAPs, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), complaints, SCARs, CARs, and customer audits.
• Direct all inspection activity — first article, PPAP, validation, in-process, and final inspection.
• Build and maintain quality KPIs.
• Partner with purchasing on supplier development, scorecards, and supplier audits.
• Foster a culture that recognizes contributions and encourages employees to help drive company performance.
• Stay current on quality trends and best practices, applying them to customer needs.
• Work with leadership to set and hit quality-related targets.
• Support engineering with DOE design/execution, product testing, and quoting on new programs.
• Provide project management support for new product introductions as needed.

• Develop standardized production, quality, and customer-service standards
• Identify potential risks before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventive action
• Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings
• Build a strong team through coaching, mentoring, specific training and performance evaluations

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
• 5+ years  relevant work experience
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail