Quality Leader: Strategy, People, and Process Excellence

MRINetwork; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Snyder Executive Search partners with a leading Dayton area manufacturer to recruit aQuality Manager. You will shape the site quality strategy, build and lead a capable team, and drive continuous improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role reports to the Site Manager and emphasizes proactive problem prevention, customer-facing quality reviews, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce cost of quality.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of progressive quality experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in complex manufacturing including precision processes.
• Strong ISO QMS expertise and certification support.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO-based quality management system and internal audits.
• Develop multi-year quality strategy with measurable goals.
• Coach and develop quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• Serve as primary quality contact for customers and manage reviews.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve controls.
• Oversee inspection and testing to prevent issues.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and costs.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO QMS

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer communication

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality or related field

Tools

AS9100

ISO 13485

ASQ / Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Snyder Executive Search partners with a leading Dayton area manufacturer to recruit aQuality Manager. You will shape the site quality strategy, build and lead a capable team, and drive continuous improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role reports to the Site Manager and emphasizes proactive problem prevention, customer-facing quality reviews, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce cost of quality.