Components Quality Manager

freudenberg; Bristol (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a senior quality leader to manage and continuously improve the plant's Quality Management System, acting as the primary customer quality representative. You will lead audits, CAPAs, PPAP submissions and cross‑functional quality initiatives across production, engineering, and supply chain.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of manufacturing quality leadership, and strong IATF 16949/ISO 9001 experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 QMS.
• Expertise in SPC, APQP, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma based improvements.
• Excellent communication with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the plant Quality Management System (QMS).
• Act as the primary customer quality representative and manage quality issues, audits and CAPAs.
• Drive plant-wide quality improvement with Lean, Six Sigma and problem‑solving methods.
• Establish and enhance SPC systems to improve process capability and product quality.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, lab and supply chain to reduce scrap and costs.
• Manage customer and supplier quality certifications, PPAP submissions and audits.
• Maintain quality documentation, records retention and document control.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS

IATF 16949

APQP

SPC

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve the plant Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and company standards.
• Act as the primary customer quality representative, building trusted relationships and effectively managing quality issues, audits, and corrective actions.
• Drive plant-wide quality improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and advanced problem‑solving methodologies.
• Establish, monitor, and enhance Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems to improve process capability, reduce variation, and strengthen product quality.
• Partner with production, engineering, laboratory, and supply chain teams to analyze quality data, reduce scrap, lower costs, and improve operational performance.
• Manage customer and supplier quality certifications, audits, PPAP submissions, and compliance requirements to ensure on‑time approvals and successful launches.
• Maintain quality documentation, records retention, environmental compliance activities, and document control systems while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and customer‑specific quality requirements.
• Expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Proven success leading continuous improvement efforts through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence programs.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to confidently interact with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience supporting customer audits, quality certifications, and quality issue resolution within highly regulated or automotive manufacturing environments.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership