General Manager Quality

Xecutive Recruitment Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality strategy and execution across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance while managing customer relationships and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has experience in quality leadership within automotive manufacturing and is skilled in problem-solving methodologies. This full-time position offers medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of quality leadership experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience managing customer relationships at a senior level.
• Hands-on and comfortable in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the plant Quality Management System.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage, coach, and develop the quality team.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related

Tools

IATF 16949

Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA)

Job description

Quality Manager

A leading, high-volume manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead plant-level quality strategy, systems, and execution. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations while serving as a key partner to Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on quality leader with deep experience in automotive manufacturing, strong customer‑facing capabilities, and a proven track record of driving quality performance in complex production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the plant Quality Management System in compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer‑specific requirements
• Own plant quality KPIs including PPM, scrap, rework, warranty, and customer scorecards
• Serve as the primary quality interface for OEM and Tier‑1 customers, including audits, launches, and issue resolution
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone, etc.)
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure robust process controls and continuous improvement
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer, third‑party, and internal system audits
• Support new product launches through APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plan development
• Manage, coach, and develop the quality team (quality engineers, technicians, inspectors)
• Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline
• 8–12+ years of quality leadership experience in automotive or high‑volume manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), and customer requirements
• Experience managing customer relationships and leading quality responses at a senior level
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross‑functional partners, and drive change
• Hands‑on, data‑driven, and comfortable in a fast‑paced production environment

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Management

Industries

• Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)