Quality Assurance Manager

Kata Solution LLC; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Kata Solution LLC in Ohio is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for an automotive manufacturing environment. You will lead the plant's quality function, strengthen the Quality Management System, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers, and suppliers to improve quality and customer confidence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive or durable-goods quality, hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor, and strong ISO 9001 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive quality experience in automotive or durable-goods manufacturing.
• Previous quality leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and automotive quality requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and structured problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, and other core quality tools.
• Experience leading or supporting internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn quality data into action.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility’s quality strategy, systems, and team.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with applicable automotive and ISO quality standards.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to internal defects, customer concerns, and supplier quality.
• Establish and monitor meaningful quality metrics and use data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Partner closely with Operations and Engineering to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure corrective actions are completed effectively.
• Work directly with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and strengthen relationships.
• Develop, coach, and mentor members of the quality team.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing waste, defects, and variation.
• Provide quality performance updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Lean Six Sigma

ISO 9001 knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Quality audits

Job description

Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

We are recruiting an experienced Quality Manager for an established automotive manufacturing organization. This is a key leadership role for someone who understands that quality is more than maintaining a system—it’s about building a culture of problem-solving, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer confidence.

The Quality Manager will lead the plant’s quality function, develop and strengthen the Quality Management System, and work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers, and suppliers to improve overall quality performance.

Salary Range Dependent on Experience: $85,000-$107,000

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the facility’s overall quality strategy, systems, and team.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with applicable automotive and ISO quality standards.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to internal defects, customer concerns, and supplier quality.
• Establish and monitor meaningful quality metrics and use data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Partner closely with Operations and Engineering to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure corrective actions are completed effectively.Edit: The line has a small mistake but it stays as original numeric content.
• Work directly with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and strengthen relationships.
• Develop, coach, and mentor members of the quality team.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing waste, defects, and variation.
• Provide quality performance updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on quality leader who is comfortable on the manufacturing floor, can work effectively with customers, and knows how to lead a team while driving systemic improvement.

Candidates should bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive quality experience in automotive or durable‑goods manufacturing.
• Previous quality leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and automotive quality requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and structured problem‑solving.
• Working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, and other core quality tools.
• Experience leading or supporting internal, customer, and third‑party audits.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn quality data into action.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers, and suppliers.

Preferred Experience

CQE, CMQ/OE, Six Sigma, or similar quality certification is a plus, as is experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement. Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations would also be valuable.

Why This Opportunity?

• This is an opportunity for a Quality Manager who wants to have a meaningful impact—not simply maintain the existing system. You’ll have the ability to develop people, strengthen processes, solve real manufacturing problems, and influence the overall performance of the operation.