Quality Manager - QM2689

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Sign-on bonus

Connectivity stipend

Contract renewal opportunities

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln in Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead QA/QC, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across operations. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Project Management to strengthen processes and resolve quality issues.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Business or related field, 5+ years in quality management, and solid knowledge of ISO/QMS, Lean/Six Sigma, and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years in quality management, QA/QC, or process improvement.
• Experience with quality systems, audits, corrective actions, root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; Excel expertise helpful.
• ISO/QMS, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge or ASQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC programs and processes.
• Establish and monitor quality standards, KPIs.
• Conduct audits and process reviews.
• Investigate issues and lead root-cause and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Quality documentation and reporting.
• Support compliance requirements.
• Analyze data and present trends to leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, PM.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

QA/QC

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, quality control, compliance, and continuous-improvement initiatives. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen processes, resolve quality issues, improve operational performance, and ensure consistent adherence to established standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with practical problem-solving ability and can effectively communicate quality insights to both operational teams and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• 1- Lead quality assurance and quality control programs and processes.
• 2- Establish and monitor quality standards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• 3- Conduct audits, inspections, process reviews, and quality assessments.
• 4- Investigate quality issues and lead root-cause and corrective-action initiatives.
• 5- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• 6- quality documentation, procedures, records, and reporting.
• 7- Support QMS, regulatory, contractual, and organizational compliance requirements.
• 8- Analyze quality data and present trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• 9- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and other teams.
• 10- Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 2- 5+ years of experience in quality management, QA/QC, compliance, operations, engineering, or process improvement.
• 3- Experience with quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
• 4- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• 5- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 6- Ability to work independently and effectively across multiple departments.
• Preferred: ISO/QMS experience, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, ASQ certification, or related professional certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• 1- $105,000–$125,000 annual base salary
• 2- Additional 10% contract premium based on applicable contract terms
• 3- $7,500 sign-on bonus
• 4- $200/month internet & phone stipend
• 5- Hybrid work environment
• 6- 12-month initial contract with renewal opportunity
• 7- Opportunity for continued engagement based on performance and business needs

Compensation Example: At a $115,000 base salary, the additional 10% contract premium equals $11,500, resulting in $126,500 in annualized compensation, before the $7,500 sign-on bonus and $2,400 annual connectivity stipend.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful quality initiatives, work directly with leadership, improve business processes, and make a measurable impact on operational performance.