Automotive Quality Leader — EPS/EPP Packaging

EFP, LLC.; Bishopville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EFP, LLC. seeks a Quality Manager – Automotive to lead the quality management system for EPS/EPP molded packaging, ensuring compliance with automotive customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

The role oversees product and process quality, material validation, and continuous improvement. You will lead quality systems, APQP activities, internal audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver defect-free parts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality/engineering with 5+ years in automotive packaging quality.
• Solid knowledge of IATF 16949 and AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC).
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerances.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience with Tier 1/2 or OEM automotive customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality management system improvements per ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and regulations.
• Develop quality control plans, inspection standards, and test protocols for EPS/EPP molding processes.
• Lead APQP activities: PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC and customer docs.
• Conduct internal audits, corrective actions, and 5S activities.
• Establish methods to inspect materials, products, and molding equipment.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to improve process quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Oversee product and material testing (density, compression, dimensional, drop tests).
• Analyze SPC data and lead root-cause using 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams.
• Lead quality team, set priorities, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate responses to customer concerns, containment, and corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers to ensure material specs and molding parameters.
• Communicate quality metrics and action status; support launches and changes.

Skills

Quality leadership

Automotive quality

APQP/PPAP

IATF 16949

Root cause analysis

MSA

Data analysis

GD&T interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

EFP, LLC. seeks a Quality Manager – Automotive to lead the quality management system for EPS/EPP molded packaging, ensuring compliance with automotive customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

The role oversees product and process quality, material validation, and continuous improvement. You will lead quality systems, APQP activities, internal audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver defect-free parts and