Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

True Axis Recruiting; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

True Axis Recruiting is seeking an experienced Assistant Quality Manager for an established manufacturing organization in Georgia. You will support quality operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.

In this hands-on role, you will oversee Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Liaisons while collaborating with production and engineering to resolve issues, develop PPAP packages, and lead initiatives under IATF 16949 requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing quality experience at the Quality Engineer level or above.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO standards, and quality management systems.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing PPAP packages and quality control plans.
• Experience with PFMEA, process capability studies, GR&R, and MSA.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CMM inspection results.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, processes, and systems.
• Create and manage complete U.S. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages.
• Support IATF 16949 audits, internal quality system audits, product audits, and process audits.
• Identify quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and establish preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, inspection records, and performance reports.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop PFMEAs and improve processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CMM inspection reports.
• Coordinate with customers on appearance standards and quality concerns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Our client, an established manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Assistant Quality Manager to support quality operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with automotive manufacturing quality standards.

This position is ideal for a hands-on quality professional with strong experience in PPAP, IATF 16949, quality management systems, and manufacturing process improvement. The Assistant Quality Manager will work closely with production, engineering, and customer quality teams to ensure product quality, resolve manufacturing issues, and maintain compliance with customer and industry requirements.

The role also includes oversight of Quality Engineers, Quality Inspectors, and Quality Liaisons.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, processes, and systems.
• Create and manage complete U.S. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages.
• Support IATF 16949 audits, internal quality system audits, product audits, and process audits.
• Ensure inspections are performed according to established quality management systems, control plans, and customer requirements.
• Identify quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and establish preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, inspection records, and performance reports.

Manufacturing Quality & Process Improvement

• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and finalize Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs).
• Conduct and interpret process capability studies, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Review manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and process flow diagrams to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Analyze production quality data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Work with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.

Technical Quality & Customer Support

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection reports.
• Complete and review PPAP documentation, including Part Submission Warrants (PSW), Appearance Approval Reports (AAR), and dimensional inspection results.
• Coordinate with CMM operators and gage suppliers to ensure accurate measurement and inspection methods.
• Support gage design, development, and customer approval processes.
• Interpret customer testing requirements and determine product acceptance against established quality standards.
• Communicate directly with customer Quality Engineers to resolve concerns and ensure quality expectations are met.
• Support appearance-related quality requirements, including color evaluation, colorimeter results, and customer color/harmony reviews.
• Provide direction and support to Quality Engineers, Quality Inspectors, and Quality Liaisons.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and management teams on quality initiatives.
• Prepare and present quality performance data, reports, and improvement recommendations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing quality experience at the Quality Engineer level or above.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO standards, and quality management systems.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing PPAP packages and quality control plans.
• Experience with PFMEA, process capability studies, GR&R, and MSA.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CMM inspection results.
• Knowledge of manufacturing inspection methods, quality documentation, and corrective action processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Preferred:

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience with plastic manufacturing processes and components.
• Previous experience in automotive seating manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Toyota Production System principles.
• Experience coordinating with customers on appearance standards, gage approvals, and quality concerns.
• Previous experience supervising or providing technical direction to quality personnel.