Automotive QA Manager — IATF 16949 | Lead 10 | Relocation

Markent Personnel; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for an East Tennessee high-volume manufacturing plant in Knoxville. The role requires a BS degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years in a Quality Manager position, with Automotive Quality systems experience and IATF 16949 compliance.

The candidate will design quality systems and audits, lead a 10-member team, and interact with customers regularly. Relocation assistance is AVAILABLE.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years as Quality Manager.
• Automotive Quality systems experience and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Leads quality systems design and product audits.
• Strong communication skills for customer interactions and RCA (8D, 5Why, FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance programs and audits to ensure product conformity.
• Lead a 10-person quality team and coordinate with Plant Manager.
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analyses.
• Ensure IATF 16949 compliance and effective communication with customers.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

BS degree

Tools

IATF 16949

Job description

Markent Personnel seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for an East Tennessee high-volume manufacturing plant in Knoxville. The role requires a BS degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years in a Quality Manager position, with Automotive Quality systems experience and IATF 16949 compliance.

The candidate will design quality systems and audits, lead a 10-member team, and interact with customers regularly. Relocation assistance is AVAILABLE.