Director of Quality - Manufacturing

Colonial Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Director of Quality - Manufacturing to oversee quality systems and operations. You will drive the NASG Quality Management System, support new product launches, and guide plant teams in resolving quality concerns.

Responsibilities include leading problem-solving training, coordinating internal/external audits, and ensuring compliance with core tools such as APQP/PPAP and MSA. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or relevant experience required for quality manufacturing leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of core quality tools and measurements used in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving, training and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve NASG Quality Management System and related processes.
• Lead training and problem-solving development for New Launch Quality teams.
• Act as customer contact for Production quality and represent NASG as needed.
• Support plant quality teams in investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor and report quality metrics and support audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Control Plans

FMEA

Flow Diagrams

In-Process Inspection

GD&T

SPC

Gage R&R

Gauge Use

Hands-on Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering

Tools

ShopEdge

QCBD

Minitab

Customer Portals

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Director of Quality - Manufacturing reports to the VP of Manufacturing and is responsible for oversight of Quality systems and operations. Responsibilities include development and improvement of the NASG Quality Management System, development of systems to ensure customer and NASG requirements are met during and after product launch and supporting plant quality and manufacturing teams to resolve concerns.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Development and ongoing improvement of NASG Quality Management System
2. Manage process to evaluate current state and develop plan to support department training and development of New Launch Quality teams in problem solving, improvement tools and communication methods
3. Serve as customer contact for Production quality, and represent NASG as required to resolve issues
4. Assist and support manufacturing plant quality teams with investigation and resolution of internal and external quality problems
5. Monitor / report / improve all NASG quality performance metrics
6. Participate in and support Feasibility reviews
7. Participate in and support Kick-Off meetings
8. Indirect management of manufacturing plant quality teams
9. Monitor APQP process (ShopEdge) and ensure completion of APQP tasks
10. Support Internal / External / Customer audits as required
11. Establish and execute NASG Quality strategy plan for year over year continuous improvement for key department metrics
12. Continually evaluate department processes for adherence while identifying and executing improvement to process design to improve department efficiency and effectiveness
13. In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering

(Or relevant experience)

• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Experience:

• 10 years manufacturing experience
• 5 years supervision / management
• 5 years in automotive manufacturing
• 5 – 10 years cumulative in Quality functions

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Master level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
• Master level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong leadership abilities
• Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
• Highly organized
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills
• Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis

Language Skills:

• Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
• Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment

Computer/Software:

• Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
• ShopEdge
• QCBD
• Minitab
• Customer Portals

Training:

• Automotive Core Tools
• Fundamentals of IATF 16949
• Other Baseline items