Quality Leader: New Model & Supplier Quality Excellence

Joseph Michaels International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality in a manufacturing environment. This role drives quality performance, develops associates, and strengthens supplier relationships through robust systems.

You will provide leadership and strategic oversight, establish KPIs, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to meet quality objectives and support on‑time launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of quality leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience leading supplier, process, and new model launch quality activities.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Oversee supplier corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Analyze supplier and internal quality issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and business plans.
• Coach, mentor, and develop associates.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Support internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Manage and monitor internal quality audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality activities related to new product launches and new model introduction.
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Champion and sustain workplace organization initiatives.
• Oversee manufacturing process and quality requirements for new model implementation.
• Establish departmental goals, objectives, and KPIs.
• Support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier quality

Process quality

New model launches

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Joseph Michaels International seeks a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality in a manufacturing environment. This role drives quality performance, develops associates, and strengthens supplier relationships through robust systems.

You will provide leadership and strategic oversight, establish KPIs, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to meet quality objectives and support on‑time launches.