Quality Leader: IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 Expert

Toledo-Tool-&-Die-Compan

Maumee (OH)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

PTO

10 Paid holidays

Full Benefits

Job summary

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead the quality team in Toledo, Ohio. You will manage the QMS to maintain compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role requires a strong background in automotive quality tools and supplier interaction with OEM/Tier-1 customers. You will oversee root-cause analysis, maintain quality records, and develop metrics while ensuring

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field and 8 years of experience in manufacturing and quality roles, OR 10+ years of manufacturing and quality experience in lieu of a degree.
Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
Strong knowledge of automotive core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and 8D.
Experience leading a quality team.
Experience working with OEM and Tier 1 customers.
Demonstrated experience managing quality systems, including internal audits, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize, manage deadlines, and delegate responsibilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn new software and data management systems quickly.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
Manage, develop, and support the quality team, including engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
Serve as the primary contact for customer quality issues, audits, and concerns.
Lead the resolution of customer complaints using structured root cause analysis and corrective action tools, including 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone.
Conduct and support QMS audits, Manufacturing Process Audits, Product Audits, and Layered Process Audits.
Support customer and third-party audits, including pre-audit planning and preparation, audit execution, post-audit follow-up, and necessary corrective and preventive actions.
Lead internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up.
Develop and monitor key quality metrics and drive corrective action plans.
Maintain document control and quality records in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure robust quality planning and production processes.
Lead and oversee root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) with an emphasis on permanent corrective actions and prevention of recurrence.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards related to safety, environmental requirements, and product performance.
Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.
Employee is responsible for ensuring all human resources, ethics, and labor policies and practices are carried out in accordance with company policy and as in line with the scope of the position.
Assumes additional duties as assigned, which may fall outside the primary scope of the role.
ISO / EMS RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure resources for EMS are available, communicate importance, ensure EMS achieves outcomes, direct and support personnel, ensure environmental practices.