Quality Manager (Technical Degree Mandatory)

Our client. is seeking a proactive and experienced Quality Manager to lead and oversee quality systems, product compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role and must possess a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. This position plays a critical role in developing strategies to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. MUST HAVE engineering or technical degree AND black belt or lean practioner certification.

Why Join Our client?

We are a forward-thinking manufacturing company committed to quality, innovation, and excellence. As our Quality Manager, you will be empowered to shape and elevate our quality systems while leading a dedicated team in delivering industry-leading products.

Responsibilities:

§ Lead the Quality Assurance team in maintaining and improving quality systems, procedures, and metrics across manufacturing operations.

§ Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

§ Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and third-party audits, corrective actions, and product quality issues.

§ Implement and drive Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce variability, defects, and non-conformities.

§ Monitor quality KPIs, conduct trend analysis, and report results to senior management.

§ Develop, mentor, and train quality personnel to enhance team performance and engagement.

§ Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to resolve root causes of quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).

§ Oversee supplier quality performance and assist in qualification and audit activities.

§ Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement and operational excellence throughout the facility.

Work Environment:

§ Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.

§ Occasional travel may be required (<20%), including to suppliers, customer sites, and outlying facilities. Current passport required.

§ Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Required:

§ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.

§ Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Manager or similar role within a manufacturing environment.

§ LEAN CERTIFICATION of some type

§ Proven track record of leading successful quality initiatives and managing cross-functional teams.

§ Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, CAPA, root cause analysis).

§ Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality management.

§ Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred:

§ Working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP systems.

§ Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for document control and collaboration.

§ Demonstrated success leading Continuous Improvement initiatives.

§ Familiarity with industry-specific standards or compliance requirements.