SENIOR QUALITY MANAGER- MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE A MUST

Barbachano International, Inc.; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbachano International, Inc. seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Manager for its Mexicali, BC plant.

You will define the quality strategy, champion customer satisfaction, and lead a 60+ strong quality organization with 5 supervisors, spanning process quality, incoming inspection, and quality systems. You will partner with plant leadership, engineering, and global supply chain to embed a zero-defect mindset and drive structured continuous improvement from shop floor to executive level.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in advanced manufacturing environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field
• Strong command of GD&T, metrology, inspection standards, and root-cause methods

Responsibilities

• Strategic Quality Leadership: Define and execute a site-wide quality vision.
• Team Development: Coach and elevate a 60+ person quality team including supervisors.
• Operational Integration: Partner with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain to embed quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, A3, Kaizen).
• Technical Rigor: Oversee testing and inspection methodologies, GD&T, blueprint adherence.
• Audit & Systems Governance: Maintain QMS compliance and lead audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Advanced manufacturing

GD&T

Root-cause methodologies

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Metrology

QMS & Compliance

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality or related

Job description

Lead Quality at Scale: Shape the Future of Mission-Critical Technologies

Are you a strategic quality leader energized by high-growth environments, operational excellence, and team empowerment?

We have been retained by a global Fortune 500 leader in engineered solutions to identify a

Senior Quality Assurance Manager for their flagship manufacturing facility in Mexicali, B.C. Operating at the intersection of high precision and rapid scale, this strategic plant of nearly 1,000 associates delivers advanced solutions powering mission-critical industries, including next-generation AI data centers, global energy infrastructure, and industrial automation.

The Opportunity

As the site’s senior quality authority, you will set the quality strategy, champion customer satisfaction, and lead a robust organization of 60+ quality associates, including direct mentorship of 5 functional supervisors across:

• Process Quality
• Incoming Inspection
• Quality Systems (QMS & Compliance)

You will act as an operational partner to plant leadership, engineering, and global supply chain teams—embedding a zero-defect mindset and driving structured continuous improvement from the shop floor to the executive level.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Quality Leadership: Define and execute a site-wide quality vision aligned with strategic business goals and customer excellence.
• Team Development: Coach, inspire, and elevate a high-performing department of 60+ professionals, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Operational Integration: Partner across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to build quality directly into daily operations, from standard work to new product introduction.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, A3, Kaizen events) and implement rigorous root-cause corrective actions.
• Technical Rigor: Oversee testing, metrology, and inspection methodologies, ensuring robust equipment capability, blueprint adherence, and GD&T compliance.
• Audit & Systems Governance: Maintain total QMS compliance, leading customer, site, and regulatory audits with complete transparency.

What You Bring

• Experience: 10+ years in advanced manufacturing environments, featuring substantial experience leading and developing quality management teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Technical Mastery: Strong command of GD&T, blueprint reading, metrology, inspection standards, and structured root-cause methodologies (8D, A3, Fishbone).
• Leadership & Influence: Proven track record of navigating ambiguity, leading organizational change, and influencing across all levels—from frontline operators to corporate executives.
• Bilingual Capability: Full professional fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Work Authorization: Legal authorization to work in Mexico.

Preferred Highlights (Sets You Apart)

• Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline or MBA.
• Hands‑on familiarity with CNC machining, metal‑mechanic fabrication, and complex mechanical assembly processes.
• Practical mastery of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability metrics ($C_p$, $C_{pk}).
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean Certification.
• Certified Lead Internal Auditor credentials.

Why Join?

• Global Impact: Lead one of the most critical manufacturing nodes within a Fortune 500 global footprint,