Automotive Quality Leader — Systems & Continuous Improvement

Find Great People | FGP; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Automotive Supplier in Greenville is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the plant's quality function and partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to meet customer expectations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO-based systems, experience with core quality tools, and a proven track record of mentoring quality teams and delivering

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO-based quality systems.
• Experience with core automotive quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and MSA.
• Proven ability to lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Experience managing customer quality concerns and communicating with OEM or Tier customers.
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing and mentoring quality teams.
• Strong background in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process optimization.
• Experience using quality metrics and data analysis to drive performance improvements.
• Ability to collaborate across departments including operations, engineering, and supply chain.
• Experience preparing for and leading internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant quality team including quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and customer requirements including IATF 16949 and ISO-based systems.
• Oversee core quality processes including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and measurement system analysis.
• Drive structured problem-solving efforts using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Manage customer quality issues including containment, corrective actions, and communication with OEM and Tier customer teams.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality expectations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework, and operational inefficiencies.
• Use data and KPIs to monitor quality performance and drive improvement in metrics such as PPM, first-pass yield, and overall product quality.
• Support new product launches and ensure quality planning is aligned with production capability and customer expectations.
• Prepare the organization for internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency, including reducing overtime through improved processes and collaboration.
• Manage departmental budgeting and resource planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Budgeting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

Control plans

Job description

Automotive Supplier in Greenville is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the plant's quality function and partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to meet customer expectations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO-based systems, experience with core quality tools, and a proven track record of mentoring quality teams and delivering