Automotive Quality Manager — Data-Driven Process Leader

Vector Talent Solutions; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Quality Manager for an automotive manufacturing client. You will lead plant quality initiatives, drive data-driven improvements, manage quality systems, and collaborate with manufacturing and management to resolve concerns, meet customer expectations, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and related standards. This role requires hands-on leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Four-year degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with IATF 16949; knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain plant quality processes and systems to meet internal, customer, and industry requirements.
• Monitor product and process quality data, identify trends, implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve issues involving design, specs, materials, tooling, and production processes.
• Coordinate customer complaints, corrective actions, salvage activities, and field-return issues with timely containment and resolution.
• Support IATF 16949 activities, customer audits, and other quality management system requirements.
• Manage department budget, resources, KPIs, and quality-related costs; identify improvements.
• Lead, coach, and develop quality team members; promote a safe, collaborative culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

SAP

Job description

Vector Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Quality Manager for an automotive manufacturing client. You will lead plant quality initiatives, drive data-driven improvements, manage quality systems, and collaborate with manufacturing and management to resolve concerns, meet customer expectations, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and related standards. This role requires hands-on leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.