Senior Quality Manager

Senior Quality Manager – Momentive Technologies

The Senior Quality Manager leads functional and site quality execution with accountability for product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. This role translates global quality strategy into site-level execution, drives continuous improvement, and ensures effective deployment of Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.

• Lead deployment and sustainment of the QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Drive product and process quality improvements through manufacturing capability enhancement and risk reduction initiatives.
• Own site-level customer quality performance, including complaints, returns, corrective actions, and RCCA effectiveness.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits; ensure findings are addressed with robust corrective actions.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering and product management to ensure quality is built into processes and new product introductions.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, including audits and qualification.
• Ensure integrity of inspection systems, test methods, calibration programs, and data reporting.
• Drive adoption of statistical methods (SPC, capability analysis) to improve process control and reduce variation.
• Promote risk-based thinking through FMEA, control plans, and process mapping.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with site KPIs and business priorities.

• Operations Manager
• Site Quality Leaders
• Product Managers
• Marketing, Sales and Procurement

Up to 10%.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in quality management within manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; AS9100 experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead RCCA and complex problem‑solving initiatives.
• Experience with SAP QM and quality data systems.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.

• Advanced degree or MBA.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience in advanced materials, ceramics, or semiconductor‑related industries.
• Strong background in statistical methods and process control.
• Project management experience.

• Variable compensation including annual base salary and annual bonus.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Basic and voluntary life/AD&D insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.