Quality Manager: New Model & Supplier Quality

Markent Personnel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality in a manufacturing environment. You will drive quality performance, develop associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction through robust quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role provides strategic oversight, budget management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet world-class quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of quality leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience leading supplier, process, and new model launch quality.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 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 and implement 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 KPIs.
• Support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Quality mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Markent Personnel is seeking a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality in a manufacturing environment. You will drive quality performance, develop associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction through robust quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role provides strategic oversight, budget management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet world-class quality standards.