Picture your morning: by 9 a.m. you've reviewed overnight SPC dashboards, aligned a rapid 8D on a supplier nonconformance, and coached a new APQP control plan before a product launch gate. By mid-day, you're mentoring a quality engineer on PFMEA linkage to control plans and partnering with production to close out a 5 Why on scrap reduction. This is a typical day when you lead our Quality Management System and continuous improvement journey in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
As our Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement Manager, you will own the plant Quality Management System, elevate performance to world-class standards, and guide a skilled team. You’ll balance customer advocacy with operational pragmatism—ensuring compliance with automotive and industry requirements while driving measurable, sustainable improvements.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Hands-on access to state-of-the-art equipment
Clear pathways to broaden your skills and advance your career
A family-oriented culture that values collaboration and respect
Stable, full-time opportunity backed by 25+ years of continuous growth
Team events year-round: company picnics, baseball, football, and soccer outings, plus team activities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a generous company contribution
Paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with a strong company match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
What You’ll Own
Lead and maintain the plant Quality Management System; ensure adherence to customer and industry standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, increase efficiency, and lower cost.
Manage customer, supplier, and internal quality issues using robust problem solving and corrective actions.
Steer quality planning, including APQP deliverables and new product launch readiness.
Oversee supplier quality performance and conduct/coordinate audit activities.
Build, mentor, and develop the quality team; nurture a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Collaborate cross-functionally to meet plant and customer quality objectives.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
5+ years in manufacturing quality.
Background in team lead, supervisory, or management roles preferred.
Strong command of IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 QMS.
Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Why, and Lean methods.
Track record of leading root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
Excellent leadership, communication, and talent development skills.
Ability to prioritize and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Six Sigma Green Belt or Shinin certification.
Automotive manufacturing experience.
Background in metal forming, cold forming, machining, or similar processes.
Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Technical Fluency
Continuous Improvement
Statistical process control (SPC)
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Supplier Management
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Kaizen
Quality Control Experience
If you thrive on complex problem solving, elevating people, and delivering operational excellence, we’d love to meet you.