Senior Automotive Quality Control Leader – QMS & Audits

Surge Staffing; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a Senior Manager – Quality Control to lead the organization’s quality management systems and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will oversee internal and external audits, corrective actions, and quality strategy development to support customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

The role requires 12+ years in quality management within a manufacturing environment, automotive experience preferred, and ISO/TS 16949/IATF 16949 expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of process improvement experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing ISO/TS 16949 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management System (QMS) leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality processes, procedures, and performance metrics for compliance and effectiveness.
• Develop and execute annual internal and external QMS audit plans.
• Manage customer, supplier, and third‑party quality audits and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and report progress and results.
• Develop annual quality business plans, management reviews, and financial reports.
• Provide quality performance updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Quality improvement

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SPC

MSA

FMEA

Control Plans

CAD systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Surge Staffing is seeking a Senior Manager – Quality Control to lead the organization’s quality management systems and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will oversee internal and external audits, corrective actions, and quality strategy development to support customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

The role requires 12+ years in quality management within a manufacturing environment, automotive experience preferred, and ISO/TS 16949/IATF 16949 expertise