Quality Leader for ISO 9001 & IATF Quality Systems

Efp, Llc; Decatur, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EFP, LLC in Decatur, Alabama seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to lead our quality systems and continuous improvement in an EPS molding facility. The role focuses on maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 compliance, leading audits, and driving customer quality requirements.

You will develop SOPs, control plans, PPAP and FMEA, oversee calibration and inspection activities, mentor the quality team, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues and improve processes across automotive and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant quality experience
• Minimum 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 Standard Operating Procedures, 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 effective 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
• Manage customer-required quality activities, including: First Piece Inspections, PPAP, FMEA, Process Control Initiatives
• Lead product and material testing, including density studies, compression, dimensional requirements and drop testing
• Related quality documentation for automotive and non-automotive applications
• Analyze data, capability studies, inspection reports and quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvements
• 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 leadership

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Leadership

PPAP

FMEA

Supplier quality

ISO 9001

GD&T

Microsoft Office

Education

Quality/Engineering degree

Tools

Quality management software

Calibration systems

Inspection methods

Data analysis tools

Job description

EFP, LLC in Decatur, Alabama seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to lead our quality systems and continuous improvement in an EPS molding facility. The role focuses on maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 compliance, leading audits, and driving customer quality requirements.

You will develop SOPs, control plans, PPAP and FMEA, oversee calibration and inspection activities, mentor the quality team, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues and improve processes across automotive and