Quality Manager

FEMA Corporation; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FEMA Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Department and own the QMS (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949). This exempt, full-time role reports to the VP of Operations and supervises the quality team across inspection, metrology, and calibration.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree in engineering or quality, 5+ years in manufacturing quality, and experience with AIAG core tools. Responsibilities balance technical, managerial, and compliance duties, with occasional evening or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or quality discipline with 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
• 5+ years of quality experience including 2+ years leading a quality team.
• Proven ownership of IATF 16949 QMS through audits.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan).
• Strong structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and statistics (SPC, MSA).
• Ability to read engineering drawings including GD&T.
• IATF 16949 internal auditor qualification or within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication with all levels; experience with suppliers/customers.
• Experience with precision machined products and regulatory requirements (IMDS, REACH, ROHS).
• Lead Auditor CQE or CMQ/OE certifications preferred.
• Travel – up to 20% for visits.
• Valid driver’s license; MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Own FEMA’s quality management system and its conformance to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.
• Serve as FEMA’s quality management system representative and primary contact for the certification body, and lead audits.
• Maintain the customer-specific requirements list and deploy those requirements into FEMA’s processes.
• Set quality objectives and present quality data at management review; coordinate review inputs and actions to closure.
• Lead the internal audit program (system, manufacturing process, and product audits) and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Manage the corrective action (CAPA / 8D) system, including closure tracking and effectiveness verification.
• Control release of product from quality hold.
• Lead the Material Review Board and nonconformance disposition with Engineering.
• Approve deviations and concessions, including customer authorization when required.
• Approve temporary changes to process controls, including verification and return to standard methods.
• Reduce aging and disposition cycle time of hold and nonconforming inventory.
• Lead the quality team including inspection and calibration staff with training and performance reviews.
• Report cost of poor quality and drive improvements using Lean Six Sigma and structured problem solving.
• Support document control, records, and training; development of students; participate in ISO 14001 committees.

Skills

Quality management

Lean Six Sigma

8D problem solving

Statistical methods

GD&T

IATF 16949 auditor

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

SyteLine

IQS

IMDS

Job description

• Base Pay $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Salary
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Employment
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

FEMA Corporation is currently looking for a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Department. This position will report to the Vice President of Operations. This is a full-time, exempt role, Monday – Friday, with evening or weekend hours as needed.

The Quality Manager at FEMA Corporation owns the quality management system (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949) and product and regulatory compliance, and serves as FEMA’s primary contact for the certification body and customer quality system audits. Leads the quality team, including inspection, metrology, and calibration.

Has the authority to stop shipment and stop production to contain quality problems, controls release of product on quality hold, and has direct access to top management to resolve quality issues. The role balances technical (40%), managerial (35%), compliance (15%), and reporting (10%) responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Quality Management System Ownership

• Own FEMA’s quality management system and its conformance to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements, including aerospace customer requirements
• Serve as FEMA’s quality management system representative and primary contact for the certification body, and lead certification body and customer quality system audits
• Maintain the customer-specific requirements list and deploy those requirements into FEMA’s processes
• Set quality objectives and present quality data at management review; coordinate review inputs and track resulting actions to closure
• Lead the internal audit program (system, manufacturing process, and product audits), including the schedule, qualified auditor list and auditor competency, and timely closure of findings
• Manage the corrective action (CAPA / 8D) system, including closure tracking and effectiveness verification

Product Conformance & Release Authority

• Control release of product from quality hold
• Lead the Material Review Board and nonconformance disposition (scrap, rework, return to supplier) in partnership with Engineering
• Approve deviations and concessions, including obtaining customer authorization before shipment when required
• Approve temporary changes to process controls (alternate or bypass methods), including verification and return to the standard method
• Reduce aging and disposition cycle time of hold and nonconforming inventory

Product & Regulatory Compliance

• Own FEMA’s product compliance with REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, conflict minerals, and customer restricted-substance requirements, including compliance determinations for new and existing products
• Interpret customer-specific environmental, regulatory, and specialty-metals (e.g., DFARS) requirements and ensure they flow down to suppliers
• Sign customer compliance declarations, including certificates of conformance, material declarations, and restricted substance certifications
• Ensure accurate and timely IMDS submissions and customer material data responses; compile and approve the CMRT and EMRT

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the quality team (Quality Planner, Inspectors, CMM Operators / Quality Technicians, and Calibration Technician), including inspection coverage across shifts, training, and performance reviews
• Report cost of poor quality and lead quality improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving
• Assign and coordinate administrative support for document control, records, and filing
• Support the development of students within the department
• Support the ISO 14001 environmental management system and serve on the Environmental and Safety Committees

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline, with 5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing, including 2+ years leading a quality team
• Demonstrated ownership of an IATF 16949 quality management system through certification body audits
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan)
• Strong structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and statistical methods (SPC, MSA, process capability), and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
• IATF 16949 internal auditor qualification, or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Strong written and oral communication and conflict management skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, customers, and suppliers
• Experience with precision machined and assembled products, product and regulatory compliance (IMDS, REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals), and ISO 14001 preferred
• ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Lead Auditor, ASQ CQE, or ASQ CMQ/OE certification and proficiency with SyteLine, IQS, and IMDS preferred
• Travel – up to 20% for customer, supplier, and certification body visits
• Must have valid driver’s license; Subject to MVR Check

FEMA Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets.