Quality Manager: New Model & Supplier Quality Lead

6 Degrees Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality within a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality performance, mentor associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and sustain world-class quality standards through robust systems and CI initiatives.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication, and extensive experience in quality management across supplier and internal processes, with a focus on new product

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve quality performance.
• Oversee supplier corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Analyze quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and plans.
• Coach and develop associates.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive CI efforts.
• Support customer satisfaction through robust quality systems.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for internal audits and quality events.
• Oversee quality activities for new product launches and models.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Quality leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality within a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality performance, mentor associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and sustain world-class quality standards through robust systems and CI initiatives.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication, and extensive experience in quality management across supplier and internal processes, with a focus on new product