Quality Manager - Manufacturing Excellence Leader

Textron Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the internal plant Quality team, develop quality procedures, and drive improvements across manufacturing operations in Augusta, GA. The role requires a strong engineering background, 7+ years in quality/manufacturing, and Six Sigma expertise to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

This position emphasizes collaboration with Production, Development, and Customer Care, with a focus on timely product implementation and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Years of Experience: 7 or more years of experience required, experience in Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering in a manufacturing industry.
• Technical understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, inspection processes & facilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.
• Training in SPC, ISO 9001 and Quality Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal plant Quality team to resolve quality issues to drive and promote a culture of quality within the entire organization.
• Coordinate, direct, and manage daily activities for the department including: developing quality procedures, processes, control plans, and standards to ensure compliance to engineering specifications.
• Develop and implement internal quality initiatives to produce measurable improvements to performance.
• Manage and report on quality, delivery, and other performance metrics within the plant.
• Support development of strategies and drive actions to increase customer satisfaction, reduce warranty costs, and reduce financial impacts and risks arising from poor quality.
• Work closely with Customer Care to review and communicate external customer quality issues and implement preventive/corrective actions.
• Coach and develop direct reports to support and motivate team to meet quality, safety, environmental cost and delivery objectives.
• Effectively interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product integrity and support driving improved timeliness of new product implementation.

Skills

Quality Management

Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the internal plant Quality team, develop quality procedures, and drive improvements across manufacturing operations in Augusta, GA. The role requires a strong engineering background, 7+ years in quality/manufacturing, and Six Sigma expertise to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

This position emphasizes collaboration with Production, Development, and Customer Care, with a focus on timely product implementation and