Quality Manager - New Model, Process & Supplier Quality Leader

CareerNerds, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality in a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality performance, develop associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and sustain world-class quality systems.

Responsibilities include leading quality teams, overseeing supplier quality, implementing corrective actions, managing budgets, and guiding cross-functional teams to launch new models with strong KPI discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing supplier quality, process quality, and new model launch activities.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve quality performance.
• Oversee supplier corrective and preventive action activities.
• Ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Analyze supplier and internal quality issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and business plans.
• Coach, mentor, and develop associates.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Support internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Manage and monitor internal quality audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality activities related to new product launches and new model introduction.
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Champion and sustain 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
• Oversee manufacturing process and quality requirements for new model implementation.
• Establish departmental goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality in a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality performance, develop associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and sustain world-class quality systems.

Responsibilities include leading quality teams, overseeing supplier quality, implementing corrective actions, managing budgets, and guiding cross-functional teams to launch new models with strong KPI discipline.