Quality Manager (Automotive)

Sora Resource Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager with a BS degree and 5+ years in QA leadership for a high-volume automotive environment.

You will ensure IATF 16949 compliance, design quality systems and audits, and lead a 10-member team reporting to the Plant Manager, with regular customer interaction.

Strong communication and a track record in 8D, 5Why, FMEA, and root-cause analysis are essential. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years in a Quality Manager role.
• Automotive quality experience ideal.
• IATF 16949 compliance experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IATF 16949 compliance and design quality systems and audits.
• Lead a 10-member quality team and coordinate with Plant Manager.
• Interact with customers and support quality program execution.
• Utilize 8D, 5Whys, and FMEA for root-cause analysis.

Skills

Quality management

IATF 16949

Root cause analysis

8D

5Whys

Communication skills

Education

BS degree

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.