Quality Manager

Axion Recruitment; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

401(k)

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Axion Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for an established precision engineering manufacturer in Allentown, PA. You will lead the Quality function, managing a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors while driving IATF 16949 compliance, customer quality and continuous improvement.

Strong IATF 16949 and automotive quality experience is required. The role entails leading audits, APQP/PPAP activities, and supplier quality initiatives to ensure top-tier quality performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' quality leadership experience within automotive or IATF 16949 manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and SPC.
• Strong 8D, root cause analysis and corrective action experience.
• Knowledge of precision inspection equipment and metrology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Maintain and continuously improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan and SPC activities.
• Manage customer and internal quality issues through 8D and root cause analysis.
• Monitor and improve scrap, rework, customer complaints and PPM.
• Lead internal, external and customer quality audits.
• Manage supplier quality and corrective action activities.
• Lead MRB reviews and resolution of nonconforming material.
• Act as the primary customer contact for quality issues.
• Develop quality training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality leadership

IATF 16949

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

8D

Root cause analysis

CMMs

Manual gauges

Quality team leadership

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality or related discipline

Tools

CMMs

Manual gauges

Job description

We're recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join an established precision engineering manufacturer in Allentown, PA.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the Quality function, managing a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors while driving IATF 16949 compliance, customer quality and continuous improvement.

Strong IATF 16949 and automotive quality experience is required.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of 2 Quality Engineers and 3 Quality Inspectors
• Maintain and continuously improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan and SPC activities
• Manage customer and internal quality issues through 8D and root cause analysis
• Monitor and improve scrap, rework, customer complaints and PPM
• Lead internal, external and customer quality audits
• Manage supplier quality and corrective action activities
• Lead MRB reviews and resolution of nonconforming material
• Act as the primary customer contact for quality issues
• Develop quality training and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' quality leadership experience within automotive or IATF 16949 manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and SPC
• Strong 8D, root cause analysis and corrective action experience
• Knowledge of CMMs, manual gauges and precision inspection equipment
• Proven experience leading Quality Engineers and Inspectors
• Strong customer, supplier and cross-functional communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality or related discipline preferred
• Up to 20% Bonus
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.