QC Manager – Blue Ridge & Nonwoven Quality Leader

BGF Industries, Inc.; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries, Inc. in Altavista, VA is seeking a QC Manager NW BRP to lead quality and laboratory operations across Blue Ridge and Nonwoven sites. The role focuses on maintaining and improving quality systems and driving continuous improvement in partnership with manufacturing.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, 3+ years in automotive quality, and experience with Lean tools. Travel to sites and customers may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of automotive quality control experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate projects and personnel.
• Ability to become/serve as a trained ISO 9001 Internal Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and laboratory teams for the Blue Ridge and Nonwoven sites.
• Develop and monitor quality KPIs, SPCs, and performance metrics.
• Lead customer audits and assist with external audits.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding quality issues, specifications, and process improvements.
• Oversee customer claims, corrective actions, returns, and credit approvals.
• Manage quality systems, including Calibration, CARs, and M3 QMS.
• Oversee PPAP submissions and 8D responses.
• Lead quality problem investigations and resolution efforts.
• Support manufacturing teams with corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate annual management review meetings.
• Provide quality performance metrics for monthly S&OP meetings.
• Lead and strengthen the quality culture across the sites.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

M3 QMS

PPAP

8D

Job description

BGF Industries, Inc. in Altavista, VA is seeking a QC Manager NW BRP to lead quality and laboratory operations across Blue Ridge and Nonwoven sites. The role focuses on maintaining and improving quality systems and driving continuous improvement in partnership with manufacturing.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, 3+ years in automotive quality, and experience with Lean tools. Travel to sites and customers may be required.