Quality Manager

6 Degrees Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality within a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality performance, mentor associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and sustain world-class quality standards through robust systems and CI initiatives.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication, and extensive experience in quality management across supplier and internal processes, with a focus on new product

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve quality performance.
• Oversee supplier corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Analyze quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and plans.
• Coach and develop associates.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive CI efforts.
• Support customer satisfaction through robust quality systems.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for internal audits and quality events.
• Oversee quality activities for new product launches and models.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Quality leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Job description

The Quality Manager will be responsible for leading New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality functions within a Manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving quality performance, developing associates, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Manager will provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight to support business objectives and maintain world-class quality standards.

• Lead and manage theNew Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve quality performance.
• Oversee supplier corrective and preventive action activities.
• 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 sustain5Sand workplace organization initiatives.
• Oversee manufacturing process and quality requirements for new model implementation.
• Establish departmental goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing supplier quality, process quality, and new model launch 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 effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies.