Automotive Quality Manager - Supplier & Audit Lead

Scherdel Gmbh; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Quality Manager to drive quality programs and supplier quality initiatives. The role focuses on ensuring conformance to standards and leading cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

The candidate will update the Quality Management Manual, coordinate PPAP reviews, and participate in audits with customers and suppliers, while guiding problem-solving and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality experience; automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge in statistics, precision measurement, process capability, Six Sigma, and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Drives development and implementation of a quality production program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards.
• Revises and updates the Quality Management Manual to include statistical control programs and all work instructions/forms.
• Maintains a Supplier Quality Index and reviews all PPAPs from vendors.
• Represents the company in meetings with vendors, customers, quality reps, and personnel to resolve quality/environmental issues.
• Prepares and represents the organization during internal, third-party, and customer audits and reports findings.
• Leads cross-functional teams for corrective actions and approves sample submissions of new products and engineering changes.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/quality/manufacturing

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PPAP

APQP

Six Sigma

Job description

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Quality Manager to drive quality programs and supplier quality initiatives. The role focuses on ensuring conformance to standards and leading cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.

The candidate will update the Quality Management Manual, coordinate PPAP reviews, and participate in audits with customers and suppliers, while guiding problem-solving and data-driven decisions.