Senior Quality Manager - Industrial Automation and Automotive

BRYDGY LLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Performance bonus (8–20%)

Job summary

BRYDGY LLC, Novi, Michigan, seeks a Quality Manager – Industrial Automation to lead end-to-end quality across automated assembly lines, robotic systems, and global supplier networks. You will own the QMS from APQP through production launch and ongoing operations, ensuring flawless delivery for automotive and EV manufacturing partners.

The role demands a technically rigorous, commercially minded leader who can bridge OEM expectations with global manufacturing realities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Industrial, or Mechatronics.
• CQE/CQA or IATF 16949 lead auditor certification strongly preferred.
• Master's degree or Six Sigma Black Belt a plus.
• 8+ years of quality engineering or quality management in automotive/automation environments.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC per AIAG.
• Experience conducting international supplier quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate the QMS across all automation programs: inspection, supplier quality, audits, CAPA.
• Lead APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans for new automation program launches.
• Manage complete PPAP process: dimensional reports, material certs, gauge R&R, customer submission.
• Drive CAPA processes in response to customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Lead quality audits of automation system integrators and supply chain partners globally.
• Define and monitor supplier quality KPIs: PPM, FTQ, on-time corrective action closure.
• Ensure compliance: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13849, IEC 62061 for automated systems.
• Partner with engineering to approve quality documentation and pre-shipment inspection reports.
• Drive continuous improvement via SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma across active programs.
• Train team members and supplier personnel on quality standards and inspection methodologies.
• Represent quality in customer-facing reviews, milestone gate checks, and program discussions.

Skills

Quality leadership

APQP

FMEA

IATF 16949

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics

CQE/CQA or IATF lead auditor (preferred)

Master's degree or Six Sigma Black Belt (plus)

Tools

MS Office

QMS software

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

BRYDGY LLC, Novi, Michigan, seeks a Quality Manager – Industrial Automation to lead end-to-end quality across automated assembly lines, robotic systems, and global supplier networks. You will own the QMS from APQP through production launch and ongoing operations, ensuring flawless delivery for automotive and EV manufacturing partners.

The role demands a technically rigorous, commercially minded leader who can bridge OEM expectations with global manufacturing realities.