Director, Enterprise Quality Assurance

Malibu Boats, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats, Inc. seeks a Director, Enterprise Quality Assurance to lead the company-wide QA strategy across manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and beyond.

You will own APQP, PFMEA, control plans, gates, and in-plant quality systems, driving defect prevention and KPI improvement. Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement, plus building a high-performing QA team and ensuring quality readiness for new product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in plant quality assurance and/or manufacturing quality in an industrial environment.
• Deep expertise in APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and in-plant quality systems.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide APQP activities to ensure quality in new products and processes.
• Oversee PFMEA, control plans, inspection standards, and quality gates.
• Ensure proactive in-plant quality, including audits, inspections, and defect containment.
• Drive KPIs (first pass yield, defect rates, scrap, rework) and data analytics.
• Lead root cause analysis, CAPA, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced quality planning

Leadership and team development

Data-driven decision making

Process discipline

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Accountability and integrity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Director, Enterprise Quality Assurance# Director, Enterprise Quality AssuranceMBI TN - Loudon, TN 37774## DescriptionThe Director, Quality Assurance is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide quality assurance function with a prevention-oriented, proactive, and “boots on the ground” approach across all Malibu Boats Inc. manufacturing facilities. This role owns advanced quality planning, in-plant quality systems, process audits, quality gates, defect containment, and the flow of work through production. The Director ensures that robust quality assurance processes are embedded at every stage of manufacturing to prevent defects, protect the customer, and drive operational excellence.**Key Responsibilities*****Advanced Quality Planning**** Lead enterprise-wide advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities to ensure quality is designed into new products and processes.* Oversee the development and maintenance of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and inspection standards.* Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure quality readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes.* Establish and maintain quality gates and checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process.***In-Plant Quality Assurance**** Oversee all in-plant quality assurance activities, including process audits, layered process audits, and product inspections.* Ensure quality assurance processes are proactive, prevention-focused, and embedded in daily operations at every facility.* Lead defect containment, non-conformance management, and disposition processes for in-process and finished goods.* Monitor and drive production quality KPIs, including first pass yield, defect rates, scrap, and rework.***Process & Flow of Work**** Ensure the flow of work through production is supported by robust quality checkpoints and feedback loops.* Drive standardization of quality assurance processes and best practices across all manufacturing sites.* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for in-plant quality events and escapes.* Champion the use of statistical process control (SPC), data analytics, and visual management to monitor and improve process performance.***Cross-Functional Collaboration**** Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement to align quality assurance priorities and resources.* Participate in production planning and new product launch activities to ensure quality assurance readiness.* Communicate quality assurance performance, risks, and improvement results to executive leadership and plant management.***People Leadership**** Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing quality assurance team across all manufacturing facilities.* Promote a culture of prevention, accountability, and pride in quality at the plant level.* Develop talent and succession plans to ensure long-term quality assurance capability and growth.#MBICareers #MalibuBoats## Qualifications**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (Master’s preferred).* 10+ years of progressive experience in plant quality assurance and/or manufacturing quality in an industrial environment.* Deep expertise in APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and in-plant quality systems.* Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.* Proven track record of leading quality assurance teams and driving defect prevention in a manufacturing setting.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and change management abilities.* Experience with quality management software, SPC tools, and data analytics platforms.**Competencies*** Prevention-oriented and proactive mindset* Advanced quality planning expertise* Leadership and team development* Data-driven decision making* Process discipline and standardization* Cross-functional collaboration and influence* Change management* Accountability and integrity**Physical Demands***The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/NSits hoursStands hoursWalks hoursDrives hours**Employee Lifts and/or Carries:** *type amount of weight in each area*Maximum: 50 (lbs) Frequently: 20 (lbs) Occasionally: 35 (lbs)**Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:**Simple Grasping: Right, Left,Pushing/Pulling: Right, Left,Fine Manipulation: Right, Left,**Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:**Right: Left:**Employee is required to perform these activities:**Bending At Waist:Squatting:Climbing Ladders, Stairs:Kneeling On Ground:Reaching Above Shoulder:**Work Environment***The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Typical 10-hour workdays based upon facility.* Typical 4- or 5-day work week schedule based upon facility and schedule loading.* Overtime is occasional to frequent based on a number of factors.* Required to work indoors and outdoors, year-round and in all weather conditions.* May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off-schedule” periods to conduct special activities.* Safety glasses required while in production areas* Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.**Competencies**To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:* Accountability, dependability, adaptability, and flexibility* Coaching, mentoring* Creative, innovative thinker* Good decision making and judgment* Leadership* Ethics, integrity, honesty* Willingness to learn**Teamwork:** Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.**Motivation:** Measures self against standard of excellence.**Quality:** Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.**Attendance/Punctuality:** Is consistently at work and on time.**Dependability:** Takes responsibility for own actions.