Quality Manager: Drive Plant Quality & Improvement

Textron; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles in Augusta, GA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the internal plant Quality team, drive a culture of quality, and ensure adherence to engineering specifications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 7+ years in manufacturing quality, with Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt preferred. On-site role with relocation available and cross-functional collaboration across Production and Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal plant Quality team to resolve quality issues and promote a culture of quality.
• Coordinate, direct, and manage daily activities for the department including: developing quality procedures, control plans, and standards to ensure compliance to engineering specs.
• Develop and implement internal quality initiatives to improve performance.
• Manage and report on quality, delivery, and other performance metrics within the plant.
• Support development of strategies to increase customer satisfaction, reduce warranty costs, and minimize quality-related risks.
• Collaborate with Customer Care to review external quality issues and implement preventive/corrective actions.
• Coach and develop direct reports to meet quality, safety, environmental, and delivery objectives.
• Interact with Production and Development to maintain product integrity and support timely new product implementation.

Skills

Quality leadership

Manufacturing QA

GDT / GD&T

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

SPC tools

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles in Augusta, GA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the internal plant Quality team, drive a culture of quality, and ensure adherence to engineering specifications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 7+ years in manufacturing quality, with Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt preferred. On-site role with relocation available and cross-functional collaboration across Production and Development.