Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement Manager

Felss Group GmbH; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Team events

Job summary

Felss Group GmbH in Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement Manager to own the plant QMS, elevate performance to world-class standards, and lead a skilled quality team. You’ll balance customer advocacy with operations to ensure automotive and industry compliance while driving measurable improvements.

You will drive APQP deliverables, PFMEA linkage to control plans, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve plant quality objectives and sustainable

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing quality.
• Degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in team lead or management roles.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 QMS.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Why.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the plant Quality Management System.
• Drive continuous improvement to raise quality and reduce costs.
• Manage customer, supplier, and internal quality issues with root-cause actions.
• Steer quality planning for APQP deliverables and launches.
• Oversee supplier quality and conduct audits.
• Build and mentor the quality team and foster a culture of quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet quality objectives.

Skills

Quality Management

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

8D

5 Why

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Shape Quality Excellence from the Front Line

Picture your morning: by 9 a.m. you've reviewed overnight SPC dashboards, aligned a rapid 8D on a supplier nonconformance, and coached a new APQP control plan before a product launch gate. By mid-day, you're mentoring a quality engineer on PFMEA linkage to control plans and partnering with production to close out a 5 Why on scrap reduction. This is a typical day when you lead our Quality Management System and continuous improvement journey in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As our Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement Manager, you will own the plant Quality Management System, elevate performance to world-class standards, and guide a skilled team. You’ll balance customer advocacy with operational pragmatism—ensuring compliance with automotive and industry requirements while driving measurable, sustainable improvements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Hands-on access to state-of-the-art equipment
• Clear pathways to broaden your skills and advance your career
• A family-oriented culture that values collaboration and respect
• Stable, full-time opportunity backed by 25+ years of continuous growth
• Team events year-round: company picnics, baseball, football, and soccer outings, plus team activities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a generous company contribution
• Paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with a strong company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

What You’ll Own

• Lead and maintain the plant Quality Management System; ensure adherence to customer and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, increase efficiency, and lower cost.
• Manage customer, supplier, and internal quality issues using robust problem solving and corrective actions.
• Steer quality planning, including APQP deliverables and new product launch readiness.
• Oversee supplier quality performance and conduct/coordinate audit activities.
• Build, mentor, and develop the quality team; nurture a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet plant and customer quality objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing quality.
• Background in team lead, supervisory, or management roles preferred.
• Strong command of IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 QMS.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Why, and Lean methods.
• Track record of leading root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and talent development skills.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Shinin certification.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Background in metal forming, cold forming, machining, or similar processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

Technical Fluency

• Continuous Improvement
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Supplier Management
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Kaizen
• Quality Control Experience

If you thrive on complex problem solving, elevating people, and delivering operational excellence, we’d love to meet you.