Quality Manager

Legacy Staffing has partnered with a leading precision manufacturing company in the Massillon area to identify an experienced and hands-on Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve all quality systems and initiatives across the organization.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced machining environment and has strong experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, continuous improvement, and customer quality management.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive leadership style, strong analytical ability, and a passion for driving measurable improvements in quality, process capability, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the company's IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Oversee internal audits, customer audits, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives
• Manage and mentor Quality Engineers and Inspectors
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, RCA, and data-driven analysis
• Lead APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and new product launch quality activities
• Oversee calibration systems, CMM programs, gage R&R, and MSA studies
• Monitor KPIs including scrap, rework, PPM, COPQ, and first-pass yield
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Customer teams
• Serve as the primary customer quality contact and lead 8D/corrective action responses
• Manage supplier quality initiatives and supplier performance metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field
• 7+ years of manufacturing quality experience
• 3+ years in a Quality leadership or management role
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Experience in machining, metal manufacturing, or precision manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans
• Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Why This Opportunity?

• High-visibility leadership role
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements
• Collaborative team-oriented culture
• Competitive compensation based on experience