Quality Lead, Multi-Site & ISO/IATF Compliance

Gates Corporation; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time

Bonus Eligible

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Columbia, MO seeks a Quality Manager to lead day-to-day quality operations at the Columbia site and provide strategic quality support to the Galesburg, IL location.

You will own site quality performance, drive ISO/IATF 16949 compliance, lead QMS audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure APQP-based product launches and continuous improvement across both sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; in Business, Engineering, or Technical related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive quality assurance experience within a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibility.
• Ability to travel up to 15% - to Galesburg Location.
• Experience leading site-level quality systems across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop Quality Supervisors, Engineers, Technicians and others.
• Experience partnering with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to influence quality performance.
• ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 knowledge; automotive industry tools experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and QC activities across both sites to meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Drive quality initiatives and CAPA to improve performance.
• Oversee root cause investigations and timely resolutions of issues.
• Lead QMS compliance, audit readiness, and internal audits including Layered Process Audits.
• Partner with NPD and site stakeholders to apply APQP-based quality systems for product launches.
• Manage PPAP submissions to qualify products and components.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Corporate Quality and site leadership to strengthen quality performance.
• Provide leadership and development to Quality Supervisors, Engineers and Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Strategic quality oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Minitab

SPC tools

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Gates Corporation in Columbia, MO seeks a Quality Manager to lead day-to-day quality operations at the Columbia site and provide strategic quality support to the Galesburg, IL location.

You will own site quality performance, drive ISO/IATF 16949 compliance, lead QMS audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure APQP-based product launches and continuous improvement across both sites.