Head of Quality

Freudenberg Group; Durham (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in the United States seeks a senior Quality leader to coach and grow the Quality team, uphold ISO and IATF standards, and drive continuous improvement across development and manufacturing.

You will lead QMS maintenance, leverage Lean/Six Sigma tools, and collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering top-tier quality for customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• 3+ years of quality experience including hands-on technical quality and quality systems management.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in nonwovens/textiles, medical, pharmaceutical, or automotive manufacturing preferred.
• IATF experience/certification and Lead Auditor qualification are strong pluses.
• Based in Durham or Asheville, NC, with travel to the sister location one week per month.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain the QMS and ensure compliance with ISO and IATF standards.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and quality tools to improve product and process performance.
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate quality standards across product development and operations.
• Identify and mitigate quality risks while ensuring regulatory and internal compliance.
• Serve as the key quality contact for customers and internal stakeholders, resolving concerns and supporting customer satisfaction.
• Monitor quality KPIs and performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO/IATF knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

QMS

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with ISO and IATF standards.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and quality tools to improve product and process performance.
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate quality standards across product development and operations.
• Identify and mitigate quality risks while ensuring regulatory and internal compliance.
• Serve as the key quality contact for customers and internal stakeholders, resolving concerns and supporting customer satisfaction.
• Monitor quality KPIs and performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering or Business preferred.
• 3+ years of quality experience, including hands-on technical quality and quality systems management.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in nonwovens/textiles, medical, pharmaceutical, or automotive manufacturing preferred.
• IATF experience/certification and Lead Auditor qualification are strong pluses.
• Strong communicator with confidence, urgency, and the ability to influence others.
• Based in Durham or Asheville, NC, with ability to travel to the sister location one week per month.

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 Performance Materials LP (USA)