Quality Manager

DSJ Global; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to hire a Quality Manager in Oklahoma City who will lead quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer quality performance. This role oversees the QMS, guides a team of quality professionals, and drives root cause analysis to prevent defects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

The position offers high-visibility leadership across operations, engineering, and suppliers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive quality leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading quality engineers and supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Develop quality personnel and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through structured root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyze warranty, customer, and internal quality data to identify trends and implement improvement actions.
• Partner closely with customers and suppliers to address quality concerns, improve product performance, and strengthen relationships.
• Support APQP, PPAP, Process Control Plans, and product launch quality activities.
• Lead customer visits, audits, and quality-related reviews.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and environmental management system requirements.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier quality management

QMS & continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

DSJ Global is currently partnered with a leading manufacturing organization seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer quality performance at their Oklahoma City facility. This individual will be responsible for managing the Quality Management System (QMS), leading a team of quality professionals, driving root cause analysis efforts, and ensuring compliance with industry and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the site's Quality Management System to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Manage and develop Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, and quality personnel while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive corrective and preventive action initiatives through structured root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyze warranty, customer, and internal quality data to identify trends and implement improvement actions.
• Partner closely with customers and suppliers to address quality concerns, improve product performance, and strengthen relationships.
• Support APQP, PPAP, Process Control Plans, and product launch quality activities.
• Lead customer visits, audits, and quality-related reviews.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and environmental management system requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading Quality Engineers, Supervisors, or quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with customer-facing quality responsibilities and supplier quality management.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and corrective action processes.
• Experience working within IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 environments strongly preferred.
• Background within automotive, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to lead and influence quality strategy at a growing manufacturing operation.
• High-visibility role with direct interaction across operations, engineering, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to drive measurable process improvements and quality performance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.