Quality Assurance Manager

Camisasca Automotive Manufacturing, Inc.; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Camisasca Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QMS, champion customer quality requirements, and drive continuous improvement across all parts, processes, suppliers, and services.

You will oversee CAPAs, SCARs, and audits, coordinate with Engineering, Production, Sales, and Purchasing, and lead efforts to maintain ISO/IATF certification while reducing risk and enhancing product quality.

Qualifications

• Automotive quality experience including ISO/IATF requirements.
• 2-5 years of management experience in quality leadership.
• Strong data analysis, statistics and reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Voice of the customer for quality across products and suppliers.
• Oversee liaison with customers' Quality and Engineering Teams.
• Lead ISO/IATF maintenance and internal/external audits.
• Manage CAPAs and SCARs and ensure timely resolutions.
• Review SOPs and quality control documentation for compliance.

Skills

Automotive quality experience

Management experience

Data analysis

Statistics

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

SolidWorks

1 Factory

Job description

If you’re looking for more than just a job, this is your chance to make a difference. We combine 40+ years of industry expertise with a modern, team-driven approach to building world-class automotive accessories. We pride ourselves on quality, safety, and a clean, well-run workplace—where collaboration is key and every team member’s voice matters. As a family-owned company, we move quickly, cut through corporate red tape, and empower our employees to take ownership, grow, and contribute in meaningful ways.

SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the organization's quality management system and serving as the primary advocate for internal and customer quality requirements across all products, processes, suppliers, and services. This role oversees quality assurance activities, corrective and preventive action programs, supplier quality performance, and root cause investigations to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards. The Quality Assurance Manager works closely with Engineering, Production, Sales, Purchasing, and supplier partners to drive continuous improvement, reduce risk, and enhance overall product quality and operational performance. The position leads ISO/IATF certification efforts, internal and external audits, quality system maintenance, and compliance initiatives while ensuring timely and effective resolution of customer concerns, SCARs, CAPAs, and quality alerts. Success in this position requires strong leadership, analytical problem-solving skills, customer-focused decision-making, and a commitment to quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the “voice of the customer” as it pertains to quality for all parts, products and service manufactured or provided by Camisasca and its assigned suppliers and vendors. Ensure the activities of all departments are in keeping with our Quality Policy & System.
• Responsible to oversee Liaison with customers’ Quality and Engineering Teams. Engage with vendors on quality concerns with root causes based upstream.
• Approve creation and/or revision of Receiving Plans in 1 Factory based upon data driven results; monitor work order results for department and Manager compliance.
• Initiate and approve creation and revisions of all Quality Guides and Nonconforming Goods Work Instructions. Instruct Managers in proper training of personnel. Monitor the use and application of quality tools on the production floor; including but not limited to visual boards, cosmetic guides, calibrated gages, jigs, QA Memos, etc.
• Review of customer provided scorecards, SCARs, and CAPAs. Reporting on anomalies and coordinating response efforts when required.
• Manage responses to Quality Alerts and MRB investigations; identify trends and conditions requiring intervention. Ensure adequate documentation of results and decisions are kept.
• Provide organizational guidance on need for all CAPA’s and SCAR’s as required according to customer and internal needs in order to mitigate risk and business exposure. Facilitate cross-functional teams to determine root cause, containment, and corrective actions through timely conclusion. Review and approve control document updates and final resolution as necessary.
• Engage in appropriate training for quality related instructions, schooling and seminars as identified and directed.
• Oversee improvements identified in monitoring and analysis of First Past Yield and Fallout. Identify trends (SPC) and opportunities for improvement through retraining, process improvements, etc.
• In conjunction with Engineering Manager, oversee gage calibration and control to ensure correct functionality and condition of all in process gages and jigs. Monitor management & staff QA approval stamps.
• Review and approve production film and equipment files as required.

ISO:

• Perform review of QMS as well as Management Leadership Team meetings, as required.
• Lead ISO/IATF maintenance and improvement efforts with Upper Management Support.
• Lead Internal, Customer, and Annual ISO Certification/Recertification Audits through successful completion. Prepare and supply auditor evidence of internal controls and appropriately respond to findings.
• In conjunction with Engineering Manager oversee Internal and External Audits of QMS, Products, Vendors, Processes, etc. including Schedule, Review, and Validation.
• Monitor areas of concern (Lessons Learned) and opportunities for improvement (Continuous Improvement) coordinating department manager’s responses to satisfactory conclusion and validation.
• Regularly review department work instructions (SOPs) and related control documents to maintain organizational value, business relevance, and compliance with ISO/IATF requirements.
• Lead CAPAs and SCARs as required

General:

• Conduct daily departmental meetings to align staff with needs of the business, strategy and goals, challenges, and successes. Provide daily status reports to management team. In conjunction with Engineering Manager lead Monthly Department Status meetings determining appropriate topics for discussion.
• Manage departments’ staff to follow company policies and training while mentoring direct reports to meet individual and company goals. Perform employee reviews and disciplinary as required.
• Review department work instructions (SOPs) and related control documents to maintain organizational value and compliance to ISO/IATF requirements.
• Support Sales, Production, and Purchasing to ensure 3rd Party regulatory requirements are completed on time and documented as required (MMOGLE, Conflict Materials, etc.).
• Follow, establish, and police departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, lessons learned, safety requirements, and resolve any issues or delays in all areas of responsibility.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety of production and engineering spaces are kept to our very high standards in all areas (5S).
• Administrator for manufacturing quality software, 1Factory.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties and projects as assigned.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety of production spaces are kept to our very high standards in all areas (5S)

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE:

• Automotive Quality Experience – this includes ISO, IATF and basic environmental knowledge.
• 2-5 years of management experience.
• Strong intrapersonal skills.
• Understanding and implementation of data analysis, statistics and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, and/or carry up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Sedentary work in an office environment for approximately 5-6 hours in an 8-hour workday
• Occasionally walk across the street between locations
• Ability to talk on the phone on an on-need basis
• Computer work throughout the workday
• Regularly stand for long periods of time while reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to bend, squat, and lift as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Read basic blueprints and drawings, GD&T.
• ISO 9001; ISO 14001; IATF 16949 Experience.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Google Docs, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of CAD, SolidWorks, and/or 1 Factory.
• Ability to Navigate unique customer portals

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

WORK SITE SCHEDULE:

• 8 hours Monday-Friday, Day shift.
• Onsite - leave work at work!

ABILITY TO COMMUTE/RELOCATE

Camisasca Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Preferred)
• This is an in-person position, applicants not within a reasonable commutable distance will not be considered unless further details are provided with application