Site Quality Leader

DuPont; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in Hillsdale, Michigan, is seeking a Site Quality Leader to oversee quality at the manufacturing site, embedding a proactive quality culture and front line ownership across operations, labs, and supply chain.

You will lead the site quality team, drive QMS compliance with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, and OEM requirements, host audits, and partner with operations, engineering, and suppliers to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and site-level implementation.
• Strong leadership of front-line quality teams on a production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site-level quality activities aligned with industry standards and OEM requirements.
• Drive a strong quality culture with front-line ownership and right-first-time execution.
• Lead audits (customer, certification, and internal) and host site visits; manage MOC and risk.

Skills

Quality leadership

Front line ownership

Customer interface

Data-driven improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

APQP / PPAP

AIAG VDA FMEA

Control Plans, Process Flow, SPC, MSA

Job description

# Site Quality LeaderJob Type 有经验的Postal Code 49242 Hillsdale, MichiganJob Id 249557W地点 Hillsdale, Michigan, United States of AmericaCategory 运营**发布日期** 06/30/2026立即申请杜邦的目标是通过必不可少的创新,推动世界繁荣发展。我们致力于那些最重要的事情。无论是为全球超过十亿的人提供洁净的水,还是为手机、电动车等日常生活中的科技产品生产必备材料,抑或是保护全球员工。探索世界顶尖人才选择在杜邦工作的众多原因。为什么加入杜邦 | 杜邦招聘 https://careers.dupont.com/cn/zh/whyjoinusAdvanced Mobility Site Quality LeaderThe Site Quality Leader role is a critical leadership position responsible for driving a strong quality culture, front line ownership, and customer confidence within a manufacturing site. This role ensures quality excellence is embedded in daily operations—from product launch through series production—across all site processes, including internal manufacturing, laboratory operations, and site-level supply chain activities.As the senior quality leader at site, this position is accountable for the effective implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), aligned with industry standards including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, and OEM-specific requirements. The Site Quality Manager plays a key role in strengthening front line quality ownership, ensuring adherence to customer requirements, and embedding a proactive, risk-based approach to quality across operations.By partnering closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams, the Site Quality Leader ensures quality performance is consistent, compliant, and continuously improving—positioning the site as a trusted supplier and driving customer satisfaction.What You’ll DoSite Quality LeadershipLead all site-level quality activities, ensuring consistent execution of quality systems aligned with industry standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, OEM-specific requirements).Drive a strong quality culture focused on front line ownership, accountability, and right-first-time execution.Provide direct leadership and development for the site quality team (QA/QC, laboratory, and quality engineering resources).Customer & Stakeholder PartnershipServe as the primary site-level quality interface for customers, managing day-to-day communications, escalations, and performance discussions.Translate customer expectations and requirements into clear, actionable direction for site teams.Lead and host customer audits, certification audits, and site visits, demonstrating site capability, compliance, and readiness.Quality Systems & Risk ManagementOwn and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance and effectiveness.Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities impacting product quality, including changes to materials, processes, equipment, analytical methods, and specifications.Ensure robust risk identification and mitigation across manufacturing processes, raw materials, and suppliers impacting site performance.Data-Driven ImprovementMonitor and analyze site quality performance using key metrics (customer complaints, internal defects, audit findings, cost of poor quality, process capability).Drive prioritization and execution of improvement initiatives to deliver measurable and sustainable performance gains.Lead site quality reviews and ensure alignment with business and customer performance expectations.Problem Solving & AuditingChampion structured problem solving methodologies (8D, A3, root cause analysis) to ensure timely and effective resolution of quality issues.Ensure containment, corrective, and preventive actions are implemented and verified for effectiveness.Lead internal audits and oversee external audits of site operations, laboratories, warehouses, and critical suppliers where applicable.What You BringExperience & EducationSeveral years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within manufacturing environments; automotive, chemical, adhesives, coatings, or regulated industries strongly preferred.Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.Automotive Quality ExpertisePractical experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 including implementation at the site level.Strong working knowledge of automotive core tools, including:APQP & PPAPAIAG VDA FMEA (preferred)Control Plans, Process Flow, SPC, MSA (Gage R&R)Special characteristics and process capability (Cp/Cpk)Experience supporting or leading audits (e.g., IATF, VDA 6.3) preferred.Problem Solving & Continuous ImprovementSix Sigma training or certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).Strong capability with structured problem solving tools (8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone) and verification of corrective actions.Customer-Facing LeadershipProven ability to manage customer relationships at the site level, including handling complaints, leading escalations, and communicating risk, containment, and corrective action plans.Data & Systems ThinkingDemonstrated ability to analyze site-level quality data and drive prioritization and improvement actions.How You WorkHands-on leader who is highly visible on the production floor and actively engaged with front line teams.Strong decision-making and risk assessment capabilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical execution.Highly organized and self-directed, capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering results.Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint for analysis and reporting.#LI-JS1