Global Project & Quality Manager - Cross-Border Delivery

Apex Search Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Search Group is seeking a Project & Quality Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive PLC and quality standards, and coordinate activities between U.S. customers, the local team, and HQ in China.

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required for effective communication and coordination, with strong stakeholder management across borders. In this role you will own project planning, schedule management, and delivery, ensure timely quality compliance, and maintain documentation and status

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in project management, quality assurance, or technical operations.
• Experience interfacing with customers in a technical or industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills with cross-functional influence.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as customer-facing project representative for delivery timelines, quality status, and escalations.
• Lead customer meetings, provide progress updates, and align expectations across the lifecycle.
• Gather customer feedback and translate into requirements for HQ and local teams.
• Own project planning, scheduling, and execution for U.S. customers.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and budgets to ensure on-time completion.
• Maintain project documentation and provide frequent progress reports to management.
• Own the quality management process in the U.S., coordinating with quality vendors.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and internal standards.
• Coordinate cross-border with China HQ and U.S. teams.

Skills

Project management

Quality assurance

Customer interface

Cross-functional teams

Negotiation skills

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Apex Search Group is seeking a Project & Quality Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive PLC and quality standards, and coordinate activities between U.S. customers, the local team, and HQ in China.

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required for effective communication and coordination, with strong stakeholder management across borders. In this role you will own project planning, schedule management, and delivery, ensure timely quality compliance, and maintain documentation and status