Quality Manager (Automotive)

KLA Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KLA Industries in East Tennessee is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a high-volume manufacturing plant in Knoxville. The ideal candidate will drive IATF 16949 compliance and design robust quality systems.

This role leads a 10-person quality team, requires a BS degree and 5+ years in quality management, and offers relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years in a Quality Manager role.
• Experience in Automotive Quality systems and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Strong communication skills for customer interactions and leadership of a 10-member team.

Responsibilities

• Design Quality systems and conduct product audits.
• Lead a 10-member quality team and ensure compliance.
• Interact with customers and report to Plant Manager.

Skills

Quality management

Communication skills

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

8D

5 Why

Education

BS degree (technical)

Tools

IATF 16949

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.