Quality Engineering Manager — ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Relocation

Austin Allen Company - Professional Recruitment; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits

Job summary

A typical Mississippi manufacturing operation seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives, enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), and partner with production teams to raise quality levels.

Six Sigma certification is a plus. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to mentor inspectors and reduce defects while driving continuous improvement. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.
• Knowledge of welding quality standards, including AWS D1.1.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence teams across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the facility's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Develop and implement quality standards, procedures, and internal auditing programs.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Quality Control Inspectors.
• Partner with production leadership to strengthen quality practices and employee training.
• Oversee supplier quality, incoming materials inspections, and corrective action programs.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA to reduce defects and quality costs.
• Analyze quality data, identify improvement opportunities, and drive positive changes throughout the facility.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

QMS ISO 9001:2015

Education

Six Sigma certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A typical Mississippi manufacturing operation seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives, enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), and partner with production teams to raise quality levels.

Six Sigma certification is a plus. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to mentor inspectors and reduce defects while driving continuous improvement. Relocation assistance is provided.