Quality Manager (Automotive)

Job Juncture; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for an East Tennessee manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate has a BS degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years in a Quality Manager role, with exposure to Automotive quality systems.

The role focuses on designing quality systems, conducting product audits, and leading a 10-person QA team while maintaining IATF 16949 compliance. Strong communication with customers is essential in this high-visibility position.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years in a Quality Manager role.
• Experience with Automotive quality systems is ideal.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Fast-paced environment; will be a key member of plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Designs quality systems and conducts product audits.
• Leads a 10-member quality team.
• Ensures IATF 16949 compliance.
• Interacts with customers to communicate quality metrics.
• Applies 8D, 5Whys, FMEA for root cause analysis.

Skills

BS degree

5+ years experience

Quality management

Automotive quality systems

Root cause analysis

8D/5Why/FMEA

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

East TN, high-volume manufacturing plant has immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Manager. Ideal candidate will have BS degree (in a technical discipline) along with at least 5+ years prior experience in a Quality Manager role.

Experience in Automotive Quality systems is ideal. The Quality Assurance Manager will ensure IATF 16949 compliance, and will also design Quality systems and product audits. Will lead a 10-member Quality team.

This is a highly visible role reporting to the Plant Manager. Must have strong communication skills as this role involves regular interaction with customers. Knowledge of 8D, 5Why, FMEA and Root Cause Analysis is highly important.

This is a fast-paced environment where Quality is held to a high-standard. The Quality Assurance Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team.

Compensation package is highly competitive with strong benefits package.

Relocation assistance is AVAILABLE.