Manufacturing Quality Manager

LMC Industries, Inc.; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LMC Industries, Inc. in Arnold, MO is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives across production, engineering, and supply chain. You will develop and maintain quality systems, ensure ISO, TS, UL and customer-specific requirements are met, supervise quality control, and coordinate audits.

This on-site role emphasizes driving root cause analysis, training, and serving as the primary contact for customer quality issues and regulatory inquiries.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Quality Control and Quality Assurance, including inspection methods and documentation.
• Strong background in Quality Management with plant-wide systems development and improvement.
• Hands-on quality auditing experience (ISO/TS/UL or similar) and supplier quality
• Knowledge of supplier evaluation, performance monitoring and corrective actions
• Experience in manufacturing like plastic injection molding, metal stamping or tooling
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and 8D quality tools
• Analytical, problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills
• Proven leadership and interdepartmental communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of product and process quality within the facility.
• Lead quality initiatives and maintain quality systems across the site.
• Ensure ISO, TS, UL and customer-specific requirements are met.
• Supervise quality control activities and coordinate audits.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and supply chain to resolve nonconformances.
• Train team members on quality standards, metrics and procedures.

Skills

Quality Control & QA

Quality Management Systems

Quality Auditing

Supplier Quality Management

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Leadership & Communication

Data-Driven Decision Making

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Job description

Company Description LMC Industries, Inc. is a family-owned, world-class manufacturer specializing in plastic injection molding, insert and over-molding, metal stamped components, and tool and die services. Since 1945, the company has supported a diverse range of industries, including automotive and heavy vehicle, industrial, medical, consumer products, government/military, agriculture, housing, and environmental sectors. LMC Industries is ISO, TS, and UL certified and actively participates in industry associations such as the Automotive Occupant Restraints Council and the Precision Metalforming Association. Guided by the principle of “Excellence with Integrity,” the company emphasizes superior performance in planning, execution, and results while upholding a strong ethical code. Team members join a stable, growth-oriented organization committed to quality, integrity, and long-term customer relationships.

Role Description

The Manufacturing Quality Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Arnold, MO, responsible for overseeing all aspects of product and process quality within the facility. This role leads quality initiatives, develops and maintains quality systems, and ensures compliance with ISO, TS, UL, and customer-specific requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising quality control activities, managing quality assurance documentation, coordinating internal and external audits, and monitoring supplier performance and incoming quality. The Manufacturing Quality Manager will collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve nonconformances, drive root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support continuous improvement projects. The individual in this role will also train team members on quality standards, communicate quality metrics, and serve as a primary contact for customer quality issues and regulatory inquiries.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Quality Control and Quality Assurance, including inspection methods, documentation practices, and product validation.
• Strong background in Quality Management, with experience developing, implementing, and improving plant-wide quality systems and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with Quality Auditing, including internal, customer, and third-party audits for ISO, TS, and UL or similar standards.
• Proficiency in Supplier Quality management, including supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and managing supplier corrective actions.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing environments such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, or tool and die is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of automotive or other regulated industry requirements and familiarity with core quality tools (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, with experience supervising or mentoring quality teams and collaborating across departments.