Quality Manager

Yinlun TDI, LLC; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 520,000 - 740,000; Full time

Job summary

Yinlun TDI, LLC seeks a Quality Manager to lead quality operations in automotive manufacturing. You will drive continuous improvement, manage a quality team of 5+ and ensure processes meet customer requirements and IATF 16949 standards.

Responsibilities include audits, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, root-cause analysis with 8D, and collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce defects and improve manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality management.
• 3+ years of management experience leading a team of 5+ people.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant quality operations and achieve quality KPIs.
• Develop and manage quality teams; foster continuous improvement.
• Oversee customer and supplier quality activities, including audits and CAPAs.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain to improve processes.
• Support customer requirements and new product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SPC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Quality Engineering

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

PPAP

IATF 16949

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and automotive quality standards. The Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing plant quality performance, managing quality teams, supporting customer and supplier quality activities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality within automotive production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant quality operations, ensuring product quality, process compliance, and achievement of quality KPIs.
• Manage and develop quality teams while driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Oversee customer and supplier quality activities, including issue resolution, audits, corrective actions, and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality systems and standards, including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using methodologies such as 8D and other problem‑solving tools.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve manufacturing processes and reduce quality issues.
• Support customer requirements, new product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or related field.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of experience in quality management
• 3+ years of management experience (managing a team of 5 or more)

Skills

• Familiarity with quality management tools such as APQP and understanding of IATF 16949 system requirements
• Strong leadership, team management, and decision‑making skills
• Experience managing quality metrics and driving continuous improvement initiative
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Requirements

• Candidates with strong experience working within global manufacturing organizations are highly preferred.
• Candidates with strong experience working in Automotive Components Industry are highly preferred.