Quality Manager - Tarboro, NC

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air System Components (ASC), a Tarboro, NC facility and subsidiary of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., seeks a Quality Manager to lead the site Quality Management System and drive improvements across operations. You will manage audits, CAPA, supplier quality, metrics, and APQP activities while mentoring a quality team and partnering with operations and engineering.

The role emphasizes ISO 9001 compliance, process improvement, customer satisfaction, and a data-driven culture in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology or related field
• 7+ years progressive quality experience in manufacturing
• 3+ years leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and manufacturing quality processes
• Experience with root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Familiarity with SPC and quality engineering principles

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality activities for Tarboro facility ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements
• Act as site quality leader and escalation point for customer quality concerns and warranty trends
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Six Sigma
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to improve processes, reduce defects, and improve first-pass yield
• Oversee ISO 9001 audits, corrective actions, management reviews and certification activities
• Develop and monitor quality performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for plant leadership
• Lead APQP activities and support product launches, engineering changes, and process validation
• Manage supplier quality including supplier corrective actions and qualification activities
• Ensure calibration and control of inspection, measurement, and test equipment
• Develop inspection plans, control plans, procedures, and documentation for the QMS
• Supervise and mentor Quality Engineers/Technicians/ Inspectors
• Conduct quality training and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Participate in customer audits, site visits and quality reviews
• Develop annual departmental budgets and staffing plans related to quality improvements

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

APQP

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air System Components (ASC), a subsidiary of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. Tarboro, N

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About Air System Components (AS

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Air System Components (ASC), a subsidiary of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. (ADTI), is a leading manufacturer of air movement, control, and distribution products for the commercial HVAC industry. Our products play a critical role in delivering comfort, safety, and energy efficiency to buildings across North America. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and developing high-performing teams that drive business resul

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Position Sum

Summary
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality performance for the Tarboro manufacturing facility. This role will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to drive product quality, process improvements, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Manager will lead quality personnel, oversee ISO compliance activities, manage customer and supplier quality concerns, and champion a culture of quality throughout the organiza

What You

• 'll Do
  Lead and direct all quality-related activities for the Tarboro facility, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requir
• ements.Serve as the site quality leader and primary escalation point for customer quality concerns, warranty trends, and corrective a
• ctions.Drive root cause analysis and corrective action efforts utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Six Sigma
• tools.Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, improve first-pass yield, and support plant continuous improvement initi
• atives.Oversee internal quality systems and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards, including audits, corrective actions, management reviews, and certification acti
• vities.Develop, implement, and monitor key quality performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for plant lead
• ership.Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and support product launches, engineering changes, and process valid
• ations.Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier corrective actions, qualification activities, incoming quality standards, and supplier development initi
• atives.Ensure effective calibration and control of inspection, measurement, and test equ
• ipment.Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation associated with the Quality Management
• System.Supervise, coach, and develop Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Inspectors to build organizational capability and succession st
• rength.Conduct quality training programs and promote a culture of quality awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the fa
• cility.Participate in customer audits, site visits, and quality reviews while supporting strategic customer relatio
• ships.Develop annual departmental budgets, staffing plans, and capital requests related to quality improvement initi

What We're Loo

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical di
• scipline.7+ years of progressive quality experience within a manufacturing env
• ironment.3+ years of leadership or management experience leading quali
• ty teams.Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001 requirements, and manufacturing quality p
• rocesses.Experience leading root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement ini
• tiatives.Demonstrated knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), process capability, inspection methods, and quality engineering pr
• inciples.Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain organ
• izations.Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and team developmen
• t skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality reporti

ng tools.
Preferred Qual

• ifications
  Experience within HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products en
• vironments.Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt cer
• tification.ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE), or equivalent cer
• tification.Experience with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and structured quali
• ty systems.Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement met
• hodologies.

Work

Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing facility and regularly requires interaction with production equipment, machinery, and plant personnel. The role may involve walking production areas, standing for extended periods, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

of the role.
Why Join Air Syst

em Components?

At ASC, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction while working alongside experienced manufacturing professionals in a collaborative and growth-orient