$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Automotive Manufacturing, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Consumer Marketing, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, External Audit, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ISO 9001, Injection Molding, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Medical Products, Molding Processes, Performance Metrics, Plastic Injection Molding, Plastics Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Certification, Team Player
We're seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality systems and performance within an injection molding manufacturing environment. This role will focus on maintaining compliance, improving processes, and partnering cross-functionally to drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established plastics manufacturer specializing in precision injection molding for automotive, medical, and consumer products markets. With a strong reputation for quality and customer responsiveness, they are investing in leadership and process improvements to support continued growth.
Description
- Lead and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Oversee quality operations across molding and secondary processes
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA)
- Manage customer complaints and supplier quality issues
- Lead internal and external audits (customer + certification)
- Develop and track quality KPIs and performance metrics
- Partner with production and engineering on process improvements
- Support new product launches and PPAP activities
- Lead and develop quality team members
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Profile
A successful Quality Manager should have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in quality leadership within manufacturing
- Injection molding or plastics experience strongly preferred
- Experience with ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 a plus)
- Strong root cause/problem-solving skills (8D, Fishbone, etc.)
- Ability to read prints and specifications (GD&T preferred)
- Leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred:
- Automotive or medical manufacturing background
- Six Sigma or CQE certification
- Experience with PPAP/APQP processes
Job Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 USD annually.
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO + paid holidays
- Stable environment with growth investment
- Opportunity to shape quality systems and culture
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