Senior Quality Leader — ISO, Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

SKF; Michigan; On-site; USD 102,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO policy

13 paid holidays

Flexible work options

Job summary

SKF in Dexter, MI seeks a Quality Manager to lead quality planning, improvements, and audits across the organization. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, and Production Control to ensure orders meet SKF and customer requirements.

The role requires a strong background in ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma, and project leadership, with hands-on experience in manufacturing quality systems and supplier audits. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Ten years in manufacturing, with at least five in Quality Assurance.
• Hands-on ISO 9001 quality system experience.
• Experience with AS9001 and Project Management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality planning and improvement programs.
• Coordinate policies and procedures to meet specifications and requirements.
• Lead department objectives and train personnel to standards.
• Review customer orders with Sales/Engineering to ensure compliance.
• Design and implement improved measurement techniques and calibration.
• Maintain internal quality audits and LPAs for compliance.
• Support supplier audits and establish inspection standards.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma/Kaisen initiatives to improve processes.
• Prepare monthly quality management reports for management.
• Conduct customer complaint reviews to prevent recurrence.
• Develop QC Plans, FMEAs, and PPAPs with Engineering.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

AS9001 Certification

Job description

SKF in Dexter, MI seeks a Quality Manager to lead quality planning, improvements, and audits across the organization. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, and Production Control to ensure orders meet SKF and customer requirements.

The role requires a strong background in ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma, and project leadership, with hands-on experience in manufacturing quality systems and supplier audits. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the role.