Quality Manager

American Rheinmetall; Quality (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall seeks a Quality Manager to lead the quality program for production in Plymouth, MI. You will coordinate inspection, testing, and corrective actions, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with standards.

A strong background in QA leadership and ERP systems is required. With a focus on training staff and communicating quality philosophy, you will partner with management to uphold high quality across products and processes, supporting defense and commercial

Qualifications

• 8+ years in QA engineering or management, with leadership experience.
• Ability to interpret quality philosophy and drive improvements.
• Experience implementing QA processes and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the quality program for production.
• Track KPIs and trigger corrective/improvement actions.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and supplier quality activities.
• Lead CAPA process and ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Present quality data to management and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with government/industry quality codes.

Skills

Quality management

KPIs

CAPA

Training

Plex ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/management/business

Tools

PLEX ERP

Job description

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets at the speed of need. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary

The Quality Manager plans, coordinates, and directs quality program designed to ensure quality control and quality assurance of the production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Location: Plymouth, MI

Essential Functions

• Formulates and maintains quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel in organization.
• Utilizes Key Performance Indicators to effectively track, monitor, and implement required corrective/improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Manages and drives the Corrective/Preventive Action process.
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.
• Performs reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
• Represents the company during customer visits and surveys, and during meetings and presentations at the customer’s location.
• Reviews all data obtained during all quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
• Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
• Designs and implements quality training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
• Proficiency in navigating and utilizing the PLEX ERP system is required.

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly oversees employees in the Quality Department, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Key duties include interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and monitoring work; evaluating performance; providing recognition and corrective actions; and addressing and resolving employee concern.

Minimum Qualifications

• To successfully perform this role, the individual must have a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Manager, or in a comparable role, along with at least 2 years of management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in (B.A) in engineering, management, or business from four-year college or university.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications, such as relevant experience, education, or certifications, are valued but not required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.