Quality Manager

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the plant's quality strategy for ductile iron castings, driving continuous improvement across processes and ensuring specification conformance. You will balance leadership on the factory floor with strict adherence to ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

You will guide metrology, process controls, and data-driven problem solving while building a capable quality team and partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Production to strengthen quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent foundry/metrology experience.
• Five years or more of experience in manufacturing quality with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in 8D, CAPA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability analysis, FMEA, control plans, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Strong expertise in GD&T interpretation and dimensional metrology.
• Experience supporting PPAP, FAI, customer quality portals, and ISO 9001 auditing activities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications.
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment while maintaining compliance with PPE and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant’s quality function, establishing quality objectives, KPIs, and improvement strategies that support business goals and customer requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to strengthen process controls across melting, molding, core making, pouring, shakeout, finishing, and machining operations while reducing defects, scrap, and rework.
• Oversee advanced metrology systems, including CMMs, 3D scanning equipment, calibration programs, and measurement system analysis activities to ensure reliable and accurate product verification.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving and corrective action processes for quality concerns, customer complaints, supplier issues, and process variation using data-driven methodologies.
• Serve as the primary quality representative for customer interactions, audits, new product introduction activities, PPAP/FAI approvals, and quality performance reviews.
• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including internal audits, document control, risk management, and process standardization.
• Lead, coach, and develop quality team members while building quality awareness and technical capability across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Quality leadership

Metrology expertise

GD&T interpretation

Problem solving

PPAP/FAI

MSA SPC

8D CAPA

CMMs

3D scanning

Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMs

3D scanning

Calibration programs

Job description

The Quality Manager leads the plant’s quality strategy to ensure the consistent production of specification-compliant ductile iron castings while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. This role combines quality leadership, foundry process expertise, and advanced metrology knowledge to reduce variation, improve process capability, strengthen measurement systems, and enhance customer satisfaction. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams, the Quality Manager promotes a culture of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and accountability while maintaining a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and supporting the site's ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the plant’s quality function, establishing quality objectives, key performance indicators, and improvement strategies that support business goals and customer requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to strengthen process controls across melting, molding, core making, pouring, shakeout, finishing, and machining operations while reducing defects, scrap, and rework.
• Oversee advanced metrology systems, including CMMs, 3D scanning equipment, calibration programs, and measurement system analysis activities to ensure reliable and accurate product verification.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving and corrective action processes for quality concerns, customer complaints, supplier issues, and process variation using data-driven methodologies.
• Serve as the primary quality representative for customer interactions, audits, new product introduction activities, PPAP/FAI approvals, and quality performance reviews.
• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including internal audits, document control, risk management, and process standardization.
• Lead, coach, and develop quality team members while building quality awareness and technical capability across all levels of the organization.

Who You Are:
You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks while maintaining focus on achieving results. You plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals and make sound, timely decisions based on data, experience, and judgment.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent foundry and metrology experience.
• Five (5) years or more of experience in manufacturing quality, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in structured problem solving and quality methodologies, including 8D, CAPA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability analysis, FMEA, control plans, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Strong expertise in GD&T interpretation and dimensional metrology.
• Experience supporting PPAP, FAI, customer quality portals, and ISO 9001 auditing activities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications.
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment while maintaining compliance with required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety standards.
  Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
• Experience in ductile iron or gray iron foundries and/or heavy green sand manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of ductile iron metallurgy, sand systems, core assembly, melt treatment processes, and solidification principles.
• Demonstrated success implementing quality improvements in casting, machining, or other heavy manufacturing environments.
• Experience with CMMs and 3D scanning technologies.
• Experience leading customer audits, supplier quality initiatives, or new product introduction quality activities.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes individuals with a variety of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We recognize that skills and potential can be gained through many paths and encourage candidates who meet the role requirements to apply. Together, we drive innovation, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and collaborate to deliver exceptional results for our customers and one another.

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