Quality Manager

About the Role

A leading automotive manufacturer in the Des Moines area is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead all quality system process and customer compliance functions. This is a key leadership position responsible for maintaining certification to IATF 16949 driving continuous improvement and ensuring consistent product quality across production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Lead internal and external audits corrective actions and customer quality requirements.

Manage a team of quality engineers technicians and inspectors.

Interface directly with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Develop and monitor quality metrics PPAP documentation and control plans.

Champion root cause analysis and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Ensure calibration testing and inspection processes meet company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

5 years of quality leadership experience in an automotive or precision manufacturing environment.

Proven experience maintaining or implementing IATF 16949 systems (required).

Strong understanding of APQP PPAP FMEA MSA and SPC methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related field preferred.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

APQP,Quality Assurance,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,PPAP,Root cause Analysis,ISO 13485,Quality Systems,Quality Control,Quality Management,As9100,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1