Quality Manager

Keystone Distinction Group; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Michigan is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead plant quality operations at a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility. You will drive continuous improvement, develop high-performing teams, and build strong customer relationships to ensure quality outcomes.

You will oversee APQP/PPAP activities, ensure IATF 16949 compliance, manage the Quality Engineering group, and partner with Operations, Engineering and Manufacturing to launch new products with robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• Recent leadership experience in automotive manufacturing is required.
• Experience managing quality in a large, complex automotive operation.
• Experience leading and developing Quality Engineers.
• Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant quality activities and oversee the Quality Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute annual quality improvement plans while supporting plant objectives.
• Lead APQP activities including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA and DOE.
• Ensure customer PPAP submissions are completed on schedule and maintain IATF 16949 compliance.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate Quality Engineers; monitor quality metrics and take corrective actions.
• Promote a safe work environment and uphold company safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Automotive industry knowledge

APQP/PPAP/DOE expertise

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

DOE

Job description

Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

Must have recent experience leading Quality within a large, complex automotive manufacturing environment.

Our client, a well-established automotive manufacturer, is seeking an experiencedQuality Managerto lead plant quality operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven quality leader who enjoys driving continuous improvement, developing high-performing teams, and building strong customer relationships.

In this role, you will have a significant impact on plant performance by leading quality initiatives, supporting new product launches, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards, and driving customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Lead all plant quality activities and oversee the Quality Engineering team.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and customer satisfaction.


• Develop and execute annual quality improvement plans while supporting overall plant operational objectives.

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including:
  
  
  
  • PPAP
  
  
  • PFMEA
  
  
  • Control Plans
  
  
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  
  
  • Capability Studies
  
  
  • Dimensional Layouts
  
  
  • Gage & Fixture Design
  
  
  • Performance and Material Testing
  
  
  
  

• Ensure customer PPAP submissions are completed accurately and on schedule.


• Build strong relationships with customers and serve as the primary quality contact.


• Support successful product launches by working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.


• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards and company quality systems.


• Utilize SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.


• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate Quality Engineers while building a high-performing team.


• Monitor quality metrics and develop action plans to improve performance.


• Promote a safe work environment while ensuring compliance with all company safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.


• Recent leadership experience within automotive manufacturing is required.


• Demonstrated success managing quality in a large, complex automotive manufacturing operation.


• Experience leading and developing Quality Engineers.


• Excellent customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.


• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Strong working knowledge of:

• IATF 16949


• APQP


• PPAP


• PFMEA


• Control Plans


• SPC


• MSA


• DOE

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-impact leadership role with significant influence on plant performance.


• Opportunity to lead quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Work closely with customers and executive leadership.


• Join a respected automotive manufacturer committed to operational excellence.

If you're an experienced automotive Quality Manager looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a respected manufacturer, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.