Senior Quality Manager

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & 0

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Senior Quality Manager for its Mansfield manufacturing facilities. You will lead quality engineering, drive flawless product launches, reduce scrap costs, and improve process capability across locations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 7 years of quality manufacturing experience, and 3 years of supervisory leadership. Knowledge of ISO 9001, TS 16949, and Six Sigma belts is preferred, with strong MS Office skills and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• Seven years related manufacturing quality experience required.
• Three years supervisory/management experience required.
• ISO 9001 knowledge; TS 16949 knowledge preferred.
• Excellent planning, organization, leadership, presentation, decision‑making, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to changes, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Quality strategy for the Mansfield manufacturing facilities.
• Support warranty reduction and Amazon ratings improvement programs related to Mansfield manufactured product.
• Drive processes and activities that support flawless launches of new programs.
• Collaborate with production and plant management to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Analyze data and specifications to set quality and reliability standards.
• Develop and maintain quality control standards and tests for finished products.
• Lead PFMEAs, control plans, and flow diagrams during APQP.
• Investigate customer quality concerns.
• Design and implement quality training programs.
• Lead internal continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure quality system effectiveness through audits and metrics.
• Support International quality projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Leadership

Presentation

Decision making

Analytical

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Perks for you include:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Senior Quality Manager is responsible for all aspects of quality engineering for multiple locations, including flawless launches of new products, scrap reduction, improved process capability for significant characteristics, Amazon improvement programs, and warranty reduction projects.

1. Develop and execute the Quality strategy for the Mansfield manufacturing facilities.
2. Support both warranty reduction and Amazon ratings improvement programs related to Mansfield manufactured product.
3. Drive processes and activities that support the goal of flawless launches of new programs.
4. Work with production personnel and plant management to analyze and solve problems to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
5. Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products.
6. Develop, implement, and maintain quality control standards and tests used in processing finished products.
7. Lead development of process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEAs), control plans, and flow diagrams during the advanced product quality planning (APQP) process, using a team approach.
8. Investigate customer concerns regarding quality.
9. Design and implement quality control training programs.
10. Maintain active role on internal continuous improvement teams.
11. Ensure effectiveness of the quality system through internal and external audits and performance measures.
12. Support International quality projects as needed.
13. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field, seven (7) years related manufacturing quality experience, and three (3) years supervisory/management experience are required. Working knowledge of ISO 9001, TS 16949, Six sigma green or black belt certification preferred. Must possess excellent planning, organization, leadership, presentation, decision‐making, analytical, and oral and written communication skills. Ability to multi‐task, adapt to changes in priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Your main focus:

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [e-mail].