Quality Manager: Manufacturing Excellence Lead

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the QMS for a manufacturer of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and connector solutions. You will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while driving a culture of quality across the organization.

You will oversee QA/QC, supplier and customer quality, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives, with emphasis on ISO 9001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and SPC. This on-site role requires travel to engage customers and audit suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 5–10 years of quality management experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within cable assembly, wire harness, connector manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or industrial assembly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Strong understanding of SPC and quality tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements and internal procedures.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and coordinate third-party certification audits.
• Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and inspection standards.
• Establish quality control plans for cable assemblies, wire harnesses, connector assemblies, and related processes.
• Monitor FPY, customer returns, COPQ, and on-time corrective actions.
• Ensure appropriate inspection methods including incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Oversee calibration of inspection and test equipment.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers and lead CAPA activities.
• Coordinate root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagram, Pareto.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct supplier audits; collaborate with Purchasing.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills and leadership

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Cable assembly knowledge

Quality testing & inspection

Excel and quality reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/related field

ASQ CMQ/OE certification

ASQ CQE certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification

Job description

LHH is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the QMS for a manufacturer of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and connector solutions. You will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while driving a culture of quality across the organization.

You will oversee QA/QC, supplier and customer quality, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives, with emphasis on ISO 9001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and SPC. This on-site role requires travel to engage customers and audit suppliers.