Quality Excellence Lead: Automotive Process Improvement

ITW Automotive; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW StampTech Fasteners Division seeks an experienced Quality Leader to drive the Quality Management System and long-term planning for product quality in a high-volume manufacturing facility. You will manage quality objectives, tooling, and audits to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Leading APQP, leveraging ISO/IATF standards, and guiding cross-functional teams will be essential for reducing waste and ensuring reliability and cost control across operations.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of automotive quality systems and standards (IATF-16949, ISO-9001).
• Experience leading APQP from concept to launch.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent. CQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable quality improvements downstream to reduce waste.
• Lead corrective actions and cross-functional read-across to prevent recurrence.
• Serve as liaison between customers (OEMs/Tiers) and the plant.
• Translate quality visions into tactical quality objectives and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain quality control objectives with production to optimize reliability and costs.
• Lead use of quality tools (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, APQP, Ishikawa).
• Audit and ensure compliance with automotive standards (IATF-16949, ISO).
• Identify, develop, and source talent, fostering inclusion and growth.
• Advance safety and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Quality management

APQP

IATF-16949

ISO-9001

CQE

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CQE certification

Job description

ITW StampTech Fasteners Division seeks an experienced Quality Leader to drive the Quality Management System and long-term planning for product quality in a high-volume manufacturing facility. You will manage quality objectives, tooling, and audits to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Leading APQP, leveraging ISO/IATF standards, and guiding cross-functional teams will be essential for reducing waste and ensuring reliability and cost control across operations.