Manufacturing Quality Systems Leader

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire

Benefits package

Leadership development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Socket.dev in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Systems Leader to oversee quality management, compliance, and continuous improvement in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Approximately 70% office-based and 30% production floor involvement. You will lead QMS, define quality goals, manage audits, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to elevate product quality and process capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading Quality Management Systems, compliance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop quality goals, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Manage internal and external audits, corrective actions, document control, and change management.
• Establish quality standards for sheet metal fabrication, busbar fabrication, machining, welding, and mechanical assembly.
• Reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Implement quality reporting and performance dashboards.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to improve production quality and process capability.
• Support customer audits, supplier quality programs, and supplier corrective actions.
• Develop and mentor quality personnel while promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Monitor key quality metrics, including customer complaints, warranty claims, audit results, scrap, and rework costs.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

ISO 9001 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Systems Leader

Location: Columbus, OH Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Salary: From $100,000/year (Higher compensation available based on experience.)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Systems Leader to oversee quality management, compliance, and continuous improvement within an industrial manufacturing environment. This leadership role combines strategic planning with hands-on support, helping improve product quality, reduce defects, strengthen quality systems, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Approximately 70% office-based and 30% production floor involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop quality goals, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Manage internal and external audits, corrective actions, document control, and change management.
• Establish quality standards for sheet metal fabrication, busbar fabrication, machining, welding, and mechanical assembly.
• Reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Implement quality reporting and performance dashboards.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to improve production quality and process capability.
• Support customer audits, supplier quality programs, and supplier corrective actions.
• Develop and mentor quality personnel while promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Monitor key quality metrics, including customer complaints, warranty claims, audit results, scrap, and rework costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading Quality Management Systems, compliance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical equipment, power distribution equipment, switchgear, control panels, industrial equipment, or similar manufacturing.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, busbar fabrication, welding, machining, mechanical assembly, and custom manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting engineer-to-order (ETO) or configure-to-order manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ASQ, or related quality certifications.
• Experience supporting data center, utility, industrial, or mission-critical infrastructure products.

  Benefits

  • Direct-hire opportunity
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Career growth and leadership development opportunities
  • Collaborative manufacturing environment focused on quality and continuous improvement