Manager Quality

Molex; Pampanga; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems across our Philippines facilities. You will ensure conformance to customer and engineering specifications and drive a culture of quality excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Quality Manager, you will lead Quality Engineers and Supervisors, work with auditors and customers, and drive strategic initiatives while supporting talent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Science, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years leading quality systems in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience managing and improving quality management systems and standards.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving change.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System, APQP, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive preventive actions, failure avoidance, and zero-defect initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IATF/TS 16949, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and corporate requirements.
• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems to meet customer needs.
• Act as primary liaison for customer quality concerns and external audits.
• Facilitate quality review meetings, CAPA processes, and quality metrics.
• Support new product/project quality planning and best practices.
• Partner with leaders to identify opportunities for improvement and drive initiatives.
• Oversee health, safety, and environmental quality activities.
• Coach and develop talent within the quality organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Quality Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or Business

Tools

SAP Quality Module

Job description

Job Description:

Your Job

Molex is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems across our Philippines facilities. In this role, you will ensure conformance to customer and engineering specifications, drive a culture of quality excellence, and support organizational goals through effective quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Team

You will be part of the Integrated Products Division and work closely with business leaders, operational teams, customers, suppliers, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Quality Manager, you will lead Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, and the Assistant Quality Manager while serving as the organization's Quality Management and Customer Representative.

What You Will Do

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System, APQP, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs across the organization.
• Drive quality excellence through preventive actions, failure avoidance, and zero-defect initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, including IATF/TS 16949, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and corporate requirements.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems supporting business and customer requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison for customer quality concerns and external quality audits.
• Facilitate quality review meetings, corrective and preventive action processes, and quality performance metrics.
• Support new product and project implementation through quality planning and best practices.
• Partner with operational and business leaders to identify opportunities for improvement and drive strategic initiatives.
• Oversee quality-related health, safety, and environmental activities.
• Support talent development, coaching, and performance management initiatives within the organization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience leading quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience managing and improving quality management systems and quality standards.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational change.
• Strong communication, coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's degree in Quality Management or a related field.
• Knowledge of SAP Quality Module.
• Advanced expertise in quality tools and methodologies including:
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Team-Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS)
• 7 QC Tools
• Experience working with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and global customers.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience leading enterprise-wide continuous improvement programs.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.