Quality Manager

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager to develop, implement, and maintain a robust QMS for engineer‑to‑order electrical skid manufacturing.

You will lead quality assurance and control, drive continuous improvement, and be the primary liaison with customers and internal teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality management and 5+ years in manufacturing quality management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in quality management within manufacturing (preferably ETO or electrical systems).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the QMS in alignment with ISO standards and customer requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison for all quality-related matters with customers and internal stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of concerns.
• Identify CTQ characteristics for products and work with Manufacturing to ensure processes meet specifications and standards.
• Qualify suppliers with Purchasing, oversee incoming material inspection, and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Quality team with clear performance expectations and coaching.
• Conduct and support audits (internal, customer, third-party) and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions to reduce COPQ and improve customer satisfaction.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and certifications; manage calibration programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Technical Capacity

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Accountability to Objectives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust quality management system (QMS) to ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role oversees all quality assurance and control activities for engineer‑to‑order electrical skid manufacturing, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the QMS in alignment with ISO standards and customer requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison for all quality-related matters with customers and internal stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of concerns.
• Identify measurable Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics for products with Engineering and develop methods with Manufacturing to ensure processes are controlled to meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality requirements.
• Qualify suppliers with Purchasing, oversee incoming material inspection, and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Quality team by establishing clear performance expectations, providing coaching and training, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and ensuring adequate resources to achieve quality and business objectives.
• Conduct and support audits (internal, customer, and third-party) and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root‑cause analysis, develop corrective/preventive actions for nonconformities, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and improve customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and certifications in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Manage calibration programs for measurement and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in quality management within manufacturing (preferably ETO or electrical systems).

Core Competencies & Behaviors

• Leadership & Influence
• Communication Proficiency
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
• Customer Driven Mindset
• Analytical Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Accountable to Objectives

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.