Quality Manager - Plastic Injection Molding

Ajulia Executive Search; Marion (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search seeks a seasoned Quality Manager to lead QMS programs and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and related standards. The role involves coordinating audits, CAPA, and process validation across automotive-related plastics manufacturing.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor Quality Engineers, and collaborate with manufacturing to reduce defects while enhancing product quality for customers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quality management within manufacturing, preferably plastics injection molding and automotive.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, QMS standards and SOPs.
• Proven audits, inspections, and implementation of quality systems across complex production operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills with CAPA experience.
• Leadership, project management, and communication skills, with ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead QMS programs to ensure ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and related standards compliance.
• Manage audits, inspections, testing, validation, and PPAP approvals.
• Drive CAPA and root-cause investigations with corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing to optimize processes and reduce defects.
• Supervise and develop Quality Engineers and staff.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and development

Tools

PPAP

PFMEA

Inspections & testing

Job description

• Lead and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) compliant with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, HACCP, CGMP, and other applicable industry standards, ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met
• Manage quality assurance and control activities, including audits, inspections, testing, validation, PPAP approvals, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow documentation for plastic injection molded automotive components
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality metrics and KPIs (PPM, scrap rates, defects, and customer complaints), identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA
• Lead root cause investigations, resolve non-conformities, and address customer quality concerns through effective problem-solving and sustainable corrective action plans
• Partner with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce defects, improve product quality, and enhance customer quality performance
• Supervise, train, and develop Quality Engineers and staff, promoting quality best practices, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and alignment with company quality objectives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quality management within manufacturing environments, preferably in plastics injection molding and automotive industries
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and standard operating procedures, with the ability to maintain compliance and drive quality excellence
• Proven expertise in conducting quality audits, inspections, and implementing effective quality systems across complex production operations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with experience developing corrective and preventive actions to improve quality performance
• Effective leadership, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across cross-functional teams