Quality Manager

Textron Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles in Georgia seeks a Quality Manager to lead the internal plant Quality team, develop procedures, control plans, and standards to ensure engineering specifications are met. The role focuses on improving performance, reducing warranty costs, and collaborating with Production, Development, and Customer Care to drive product integrity and timely new product implementation.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 7+ years in manufacturing quality, with Six

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, inspection processes & facilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.
• Training in SPC, ISO 9001 and Quality Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal plant Quality team to resolve quality issues and promote a culture of quality.
• Coordinate, direct, and manage daily department activities including quality procedures, processes, control plans, and standards to ensure compliance to engineering specifications.
• Develop and implement internal quality initiatives to produce measurable improvements in performance.
• Manage and report on quality, delivery, and other performance metrics within the plant.
• Support development of strategies to increase customer satisfaction, reduce warranty costs, and reduce financial impacts from poor quality.
• Work with Customer Care to review external customer quality issues and implement preventive/corrective actions.
• Coach and develop direct reports to meet quality, safety, environmental, cost and delivery objectives.
• Interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product integrity and timely new product implementation.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Six Sigma

SPC

ISO 9001

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Quality Manager

Description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the internal plant Quality team to resolve quality issues to drive and promote a culture of quality within the entire organization.

• Coordinate, direct, and manage daily activities for the department including: developing quality procedures, processes, control plans, and standards to ensure compliance to engineering specifications.

• Develop and implement internal quality initiatives to produce measurable improvements to performance.

• Manage and report on quality, delivery, and other performance metrics within the plant.

• Support development of strategies and drive actions to increase customer satisfaction, reduce warranty costs, and reduce financial impacts and risks arising from poor quality.

• Work closely with Customer Care to review and communicate external customer quality issues and implement preventive/corrective actions.

• Coach and develop direct reports to support and motivate team to meet quality, safety, environmental cost and delivery objectives.

• Effectively interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product integrity and support driving improved timeliness of new product implementation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required

• Years of Experience: 7 or more years of experience required, experience in Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering in a manufacturing industry

• Technical understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, inspection processes & facilities in a manufacturing environment

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred

• Training in SPC, ISO 9001 and Quality Engineering preferred

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Cartersville
Job Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/29/2026, 10:50:52 AM
Job Number: 345341