Quality Assurance Lead: Drive Manufacturing Excellence

Modine Manufacturing Company; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead daily QA activities across the manufacturing process, supervising Quality Technicians and ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to make critical decisions to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The position collaborates with Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to identify and resolve quality issues, using 8D, root cause

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 3 to 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or quality; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, measurement techniques, and inspection standards.
• Proven experience in Quality, Quality Assurance, or related manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in a leadership, supervisory, or lead-technician role strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies (8D, root cause analysis, corrective actions, problem-solving tools).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and measurement requirements.
• Proficiency in computer systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, or other ERP/QMS platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and develop team members.
• Auditing experience (ISO or internal) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop Quality Technicians to ensure consistent application of inspection methods, quality standards, and QMS procedures.
• Assign daily inspection tasks and monitor team performance to ensure timely and accurate completion of incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Evaluate training, certify operators and inspectors for critical processes, and manage the training matrix for the quality department.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Review and validate inspection results, ensuring documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Oversee identification, documentation, and segregation of nonconforming material; ensure proper tagging, disposition, and traceability. Been able to determine if N.C.M is internal or supplier issue.
• Submit 8D to vendors and provide follow up to their responses.
• Maintain authority to stop production or prevent material flow when quality issues present risk.
• Ensure inspection tools, gauges, and measurement equipment remain within calibration and are used properly.
• Lead or support audits of manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem‑solving tools such as 8D, 5‑Why, and fishbone diagrams.
• Analyze quality data and trends, prepare reports, and present findings with recommendations for improvement.
• Promote and enforce compliance with the Quality Management System (ISO or equivalent), including documentation control and audit readiness.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to identify, elevate, and resolve quality issues affecting production or suppliers.
• Communicate quality concerns, inspection results, and process changes clearly and timely to all relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in problem‑solving meetings, improvement events, and production reviews as the Quality representative.
• Lead or participate in initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving inspection processes, increasing standardization, and enhancing product reliability.
• Recommend improvements in procedures, tools, and documentation based on data insights and technician feedback.
• Ensure 5S standards and safe working conditions within the Quality area.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Inspection standards

8D methodology

SAP

Communication

Quality assurance

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP/QMS platforms

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead daily QA activities across the manufacturing process, supervising Quality Technicians and ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to make critical decisions to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The position collaborates with Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to identify and resolve quality issues, using 8D, root cause