Strategic Quality Manager: Lean, RCA & IATF/AS9100

CapstoneONE Search; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is representing a Fortune 500 industrial manufacturer seeking a Quality Manager to lead a quality department at the flagship plant in Michigan. You will report to the Plant Manager and partner with the Director of Quality to drive core quality initiatives and budget ownership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of quality leadership in a regulated setting, with strong RCA/problem-solving, and familiarity with IATF-16949/AS9100 quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required for consideration.
• Minimum 2–3 years of quality leadership experience in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a quality department (6 direct reports) reporting to Plant Manager.
• Own plant quality functions and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Drive root cause analysis and problem solving across the plant.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors; manage budgets.
• Improve process efficiency via SOPs, lean practices, and training.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Quality Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IATF-16949

AS9100

Job description

CapstoneONE Search is representing a Fortune 500 industrial manufacturer seeking a Quality Manager to lead a quality department at the flagship plant in Michigan. You will report to the Plant Manager and partner with the Director of Quality to drive core quality initiatives and budget ownership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of quality leadership in a regulated setting, with strong RCA/problem-solving, and familiarity with IATF-16949/AS9100 quality systems.