Quality Manager

Pulverman - A Modineer Company; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulverman - A Modineer Company in Dallas, PA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead all quality activities for sheet metal and tubing fabrication. You will develop, implement, and monitor quality systems, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.

This on-site role requires 5–7 years of leadership in manufacturing, strong PPAP/APQP knowledge, GD&T, MSA, SPC, and Lean methods.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in a key leadership role in manufacturing.
• Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive management experience a plus.
• Ability to lead and influence others in a diverse environment.
• Deep knowledge of PPAP, APQP, GD&T, MSA, SPC, SPK, CMM readings, Kaizen & Lean methods.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of internal and external Quality Systems.
• Lead quality team to ensure effectiveness and development.
• Schedule internal quality audits within the department.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspections, tests, and reports.
• Lead corrective action teams for root cause analysis and action verification.
• Conduct pro-active trainings on identified issues/risks.
• Oversee customer interactions regarding quality complaints and audits.
• Inspect incoming products and enforce supplier quality expectations.
• Champion external audits to maintain certifications.
• Maintain QMS documentation and calibration records.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

Automotive manufacturing

Influence & collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Planning & organization

Attendance & reliability

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Modineer-Pulverman is a metal fabrication company specializing in sheet metal and tubing components for a wide range of industries. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality, innovative products that meet diverse customer needs. Guided by the motto “Creating Excellence Every Day,” the company emphasizes continuous improvement and reliability. Team members are part of a family-oriented environment where skilled employees are valued for their contributions. Applicants can expect a culture that supports collaboration, craftsmanship, and professional growth.

Role Description

The Quality Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dallas, PA, responsible for overseeing and improving all aspects of quality across metal fabrication operations. Day-to-day tasks include developing, implementing, and monitoring quality control processes, conducting inspections of sheet metal and tubing components, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. The Quality Manager reviews data and metrics to identify trends, leads root-cause analysis, and drives corrective and preventive actions. This role collaborates closely with customers, production, engineering, and leadership teams to align quality objectives with operational goals, supports audits, and maintains documentation required for certifications, IATF 16949 and ISO 9001. The Quality Manager also trains and mentors team members and fosters a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing all facets of internal and external Quality Systems.
• Lead all members of quality team to ensure effectiveness and promote development.
• Develop schedule of internal quality audits within department.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, and test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.
• Lead corrective action teams for root cause analysis and implementation and verification of actions.
• Conduct proactive trainings on issues or risks identified before an issue occurs.
• Oversee customer interactions regarding quality complaints, issues, and audits.
• Inspect incoming products, enforce quality expectations with suppliers, and conduct audits.
• Champion external audits as necessary to maintain all required certifications.
• Manage QMS System for thorough problem tracking, data analysis, and improvement identification.
• Maintain all quality records and documentation in accordance with the quality manual and specific customer requirements.
• E nsure successful new part launches on time with support from Program Management.
• Report Quality Metrics monthly to management team.
• Maintain calibration records for mechanical and electrical test equipment within the department.
• Effectively interact with employees across all levels of the organization.

Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive management experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead and influence others to achieve targets in a diverse work environment.
• In-depth knowledge of PPAP Process, APQP documentation, GD&T, MSA, SPC, SPK, CMM Measurement reading, Kaizen & Lean manufacturing Techniques
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Comfortable with spending at least half of your day out on the production floor.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and quality needs.
• Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

Physical environment/working conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to go between and office and manufacturing environment daily.All applicable PPE is required while walking the manufacturing floor. Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.