Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Cleveland, OH
Salary: $110,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually
Description:

The Judge Group is seeking a QA Manager for a manufacturing company located in the Cleveland, OH area. 

Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Cleveland, OH area

Salary: $110,000-$130,000

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the site’s quality culture through communication, training, and accountability.
• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO9001/IATF16949, customer requirements, audits, calibration, PPAP, APQP, and document control.
• Support new product introductions by establishing and adjusting quality plans before mass production.
• Track key quality KPIs and lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions for systemic issues.
• Oversee supplier quality through audits, SCAR management, and verification of supplier compliance.
• Enforce company policies and manage departmental hiring, training, performance, and goal‑setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• 10+ years in automotive coatings within Quality, Technical, or Operations; supervisory experience required.
• Proven project management and process‑improvement success.
• Experience with ISO9001/IATF16949; lead auditor preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and data‑analysis skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, ERP systems (SAP preferred); manufacturing experience beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, work independently, and operate in a fast‑paced environment.

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