Quality Lab Manager

100Hires, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Quality Leadership professional to oversee regulatory compliance, testing, and lab operations. You will manage calibration, dimensional inspection, and GD&T activities, driving data-based improvements across processes and products.

Ideal candidates bring Tier 1 automotive lab management experience, Six Sigma expertise, and ISO 9001/IATF 16949 auditor credentials. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and supplier quality teams in a

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt or other quality-related certification (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQM) for driving data-based improvements.
• Prior experience in Tier 1 automotive lab management or a similar quality leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to assist with part design evaluations and gauge design and/or validation.
• Auditor Credentials for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 (internal auditor training/certifications)

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Testing Oversight
• Laboratory Assignments
• Calibration & Equipment Maintenance
• Dimensional Inspection & GD&T
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Quality Systems & Audits
• Continuous Improvement
• Assist in process test method development and document revisions

Skills

Six Sigma

Quality leadership

Data-driven improvements

Audit readiness

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory & Testing OversightLaboratory AssignmentsCalibration & Equipment MaintenanceDimensional Inspection & GD&TData Analysis & ReportingQuality Systems & AuditsContinuous ImprovementAssist in process test method development and document revisionsRequired QualificationsEducationExperience & CredentialsSoft SkillsPreferred QualificationsSix Sigma Black Belt or other quality-related certification (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQM) for driving data-based improvements.Prior experience in Tier 1 automotive lab management or a similar quality leadership role.Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to assist with part design evaluations and gauge design and or validation.Auditor Credentials for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 (internal auditor training/certifications)