Quality Manager (Automotive)

Accounting Search; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for an East Tennessee high-volume manufacturing plant in Knoxville. The ideal candidate will hold a BS degree in a technical discipline and have 5+ years of Quality Manager experience, preferably in automotive quality systems.

The role requires strong communication skills for regular interaction with customers and leadership involvement. The manager will lead a 10-member QA team, ensure IATF 16949 compliance, and design quality systems and

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in a Quality Manager/QA leadership role.
• Experience with automotive quality processes and IATF 16949 is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a 10-person quality team.
• Ensure IATF 16949 compliance and lead internal/external audits.
• Design and implement quality systems and product audits.
• Interface with customers and Plant Management to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

IATF 16949

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

8D

5Why

Auditing

Quality Systems

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.