Manufacturing Quality Leader for Continuous Improvement

AAON, Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. in Longview, TX, seeks a Manager of Quality to lead our quality management programs, ensure products meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining QMS, leading root cause analyses, audits, and cross-functional improvement initiatives while promoting a culture of quality and accountability throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Master's degree preferred; professional certifications in quality management or continuous improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for QA and QC across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain quality management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead investigations into nonconformances and conduct root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve products and processes.
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Establish quality objectives and measure progress against goals.
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate direct reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related discipline

Master's degree in a related discipline (preferred)

Professional certifications in quality management, continuous improvement, or quality systems (preferred)

Tools

Quality management systems (QMS)

Job description

AAON, Inc. in Longview, TX, seeks a Manager of Quality to lead our quality management programs, ensure products meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining QMS, leading root cause analyses, audits, and cross-functional improvement initiatives while promoting a culture of quality and accountability throughout the organization.