Quality Manager (m/f/d) - Location Auburn (AL)

STRÄHLE+HESS; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

STRÄHLE+HESS is seeking a Quality Manager (m/f/d) for the Auburn, AL location. You will lead the QMS, perform audits, develop control plans, and manage PPAP and 8D processes to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. The role requires 5+ years in quality leadership, preferably in textiles/automotive, and strong SAP/MS Office skills.

English is required and German is a plus. The team offers relocation assistance, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of quality or manufacturing leadership experience (textiles/automotive preferred).
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma, and VDA 6.3.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• English required; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including audits, control plans, and FMEAs.
• Monitor quality performance and report to leadership.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and reduce defects, waste, and costs.
• Oversee quality control processes, lab operations, and product specifications.
• Manage PPAPs, root cause analysis (8D), and corrective/preventive actions.
• Act as main contact for customer and supplier quality topics, including complaints and claims.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and environmental/safety regulations.
• Support EMS activities, audits, and recertification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience and almost 300 employees, STRÄHLE+HESS is one of the leading international suppliers of specialty textiles and exclusive textile surface decors for the demanding automotive market.

Quality Manager (m/f/d)- Location Auburn (AL)

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including audits, control plans, and FMEAs
• Monitor quality performance and report to leadership
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and reduce defects, waste, and costs
• Oversee quality control processes, lab operations, and product specifications
• Manage PPAPs, root cause analysis (8D), and corrective/preventive actions
• Act as main contact for customer and supplier quality topics, including complaints and claims
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and environmental/safety regulations
• Support EMS activities, audits, and recertification

Our requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of quality or manufacturing leadership experience (textiles/automotive preferred)
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma, and VDA 6.3
• Experience with SAP and MS Office
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• English required; German is a plus

We offer:

• 401(k) with match,
• health/dental/vision insurance,
• Paid time off
• Life insurance,
• Employee assistance program
• professional development, and relocation assistance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.