Quality Excellence Lead – ISO 9001 & IATF16949

EFP, LLC.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EFP, LLC. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems and continuous improvement in an EPS molding environment. You will drive ISO 9001/IATF16949 compliance, implement control plans, PFMEA/PPAP, and lead supplier quality initiatives while mentoring a quality team.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process control, and data-driven actions to meet customer requirements and regulatory standards in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant quality experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive quality engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, customer specifications and dimensional tolerances
• Experience leading internal audits and quality system activities
• Knowledge of inspection methods, process controls, and quality documentation
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, and customer-specific quality requirements
• Demonstrated leadership, training, and team development skills
• Ability to lead strong problem-solving and root cause analysis actions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computer-based quality reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Direct the company’s Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and IATF16949 standards to meet customer-specific requirements and any applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, control plans, PPAP, PFMEA, training documents and other required customer-specific documentation.
• Manage document control systems, procedures, and records.
• Oversee calibration systems, equipment, and associated quality processes.
• Coordinate Management Review Meetings and drive follow-up actions.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and verification of quality system requirements.
• Lead internal audit programs.
• Ensure corrective and preventive action processes are implemented and maintained.
• Monitor compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality standards.
• Oversee inspection activities and verification of incoming materials.
• Qualify new parts and develop work instructions to support production and quality requirements.
• Prepare and submit customer-required quality reports.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers to ensure materials meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors to address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, train, and develop team members in quality-related programs and processes.
• Lead responses to customer concerns, including containment, corrective actions, customer meetings, on-site reviews and quality reporting
• Coordinate quality initiatives and training efforts across facility operations.
• Lead or participate in design reviews, continuous improvement projects, and cross-functional meetings.
• Coordinate and respond to customer quality concerns.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective action implementation using problem solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagrams.
• Manage evaluation and disposition of returned materials, including issue resolution and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management systems

Auditing & compliance

Root cause analysis

PPAP & FMEA

Leadership & training

Data analysis & metrics

Customer quality

Documentation control

Reading drawings & GD&T

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials or related engineering field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

EFP, LLC. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems and continuous improvement in an EPS molding environment. You will drive ISO 9001/IATF16949 compliance, implement control plans, PFMEA/PPAP, and lead supplier quality initiatives while mentoring a quality team.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process control, and data-driven actions to meet customer requirements and regulatory standards in a manufacturing setting.