Quality Manager (Automotive)

MDS Staffing; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for our East TN manufacturing plant. The role ensures IATF 16949 compliant quality systems, leads product audits, and drives continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a technical discipline and 5+ years as a Quality Manager, with Automotive quality experience and strong communication skills to interact with customers. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline
• 5+ years as Quality Manager
• Experience with Automotive quality systems
• IATF 16949 compliance and audits
• Strong communication with customers

Responsibilities

• Lead a 10-member Quality team.
• Design Quality systems and product audits.
• Ensure IATF 16949 compliance.
• Interact with customers regularly.

Skills

Quality management

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

8D

FMEA

Leadership

Education

BS degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Audit protocols

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.