Quality Manager (Automotive)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Acloché LLC in East Tennessee seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality function at our high-volume plant in Knoxville. The ideal candidate holds a BS in a technical discipline and has 5+ years in a Quality Manager role.

Experience with Automotive Quality systems is ideal, with IATF 16949 compliance, and proven ability to design quality systems and conduct audits. The role will supervise a 10-person Quality team and interact with customers.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years in a Quality Manager role.
• Experience with Automotive Quality systems is ideal.
• Knowledge of 8D, 5Why, FMEA and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong communication skills and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IATF 16949 compliance.
• Design quality systems and conduct product audits.
• Lead a 10-person Quality team.
• Interact with customers and report to Plant Manager.
• Drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Root cause analysis

FMEA

8D

5Whys

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

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.