Automotive Quality Manager – Lead 10-Person Team

KingRecruitingServices; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

King Recruiting Services seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for a high-volume automotive plant in Knoxville, TN. The ideal candidate holds a BS in a technical field and 5+ years leading quality teams.

The role ensures IATF 16949 compliance, designs quality systems and audits, and leads root-cause analysis using 8D, 5Why, and FMEA. Strong communication with customers is essential, and relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline required.
• 5+ years in a Quality Manager role.
• Experience in automotive quality systems preferred (IATF 16949).
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 10-person Quality team and drive quality improvements.
• Ensure IATF 16949 compliance and maintain audit readiness.
• Design and implement quality systems and product audits.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5Why, and FMEA.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager and customers on quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

8D, 5Why, FMEA

Education

Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline

Job description

King Recruiting Services seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for a high-volume automotive plant in Knoxville, TN. The ideal candidate holds a BS in a technical field and 5+ years leading quality teams.

The role ensures IATF 16949 compliance, designs quality systems and audits, and leads root-cause analysis using 8D, 5Why, and FMEA. Strong communication with customers is essential, and relocation assistance is available.