Automotive Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Own the Quality System. Elevate Performance.

We’re seeking an Automotive Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager who thrives on building robust systems, solving hard problems, and leading teams to exceptional results.

Role snapshot

• Function: Lead the plant’s Quality Management System and continuous improvement roadmap.
• Focus: Customer satisfaction, production support, and compliance with automotive and industry standards.
• Scope: Internal quality, supplier development/audits, and launch/APQP quality planning.

Key outcomes you’ll deliver

• Maintain IATF 16949/ISO 9001 compliance and meet customer-specific requirements.
• Reduce defects, variation, and waste through Lean, SPC, and disciplined problem solving (8D, 5 Why).
• Close customer, supplier, and internal concerns with verified root cause and effective corrective actions.
• Execute APQP for new product launches: PFMEA, Control Plans, capability studies, and PPAP readiness.
• Improve supplier performance via audits, scorecards, and development plans.
• Develop a capable, engaged quality team and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to hit plant and customer quality targets.

Must-haves

• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in manufacturing quality with leadership experience.
• Working mastery of IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001.
• Proficiency with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Why, and Lean.
• History of driving root cause/corrective action and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced plant with multiple priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Shainin certification.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to metal forming, cold forming, machining, or comparable processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 EMS.

Tools and methods you’ll use

• Continuous Improvement and Kaizen
• SPC and MSA
• PFMEA and Control Plans
• APQP and Launch Quality
• Supplier Management and Auditing
• SOP development and adherence
• Quality Control methodologies

Benefits and culture

• State-of-the-art equipment and tools
• Career advancement and skill development opportunities
• Family-oriented culture with 25+ years of continued growth
• Fun employee events: picnics, baseball, football, and soccer outings, team activities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous company contribution
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

If you’re energized by building systems that last and mentoring teams that deliver, we’d love to meet you.