Quality Manager

Company Description

Bondcote Performance Textiles is a U.S.-based manufacturer with nearly a century of experience delivering high-performance textile solutions for some of the most demanding applications in the world. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, we take pride in our American-made, Berry-Compliant products and our reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation.

Our work supports critical military and commercial missions where quality, durability, and compliance are non-negotiable. At Bondcote, professionals have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that protects people, equipment, and operations—often in the most challenging environments on Earth.

We are guided by a clear purpose—to deliver protection and innovation for the toughest challenges—and by core values that shape how we work every day: a can-do attitude, teamwork, customer commitment, professionalism, and an unwavering focus on quality.

Bondcote offers a collaborative environment where professionals are empowered to grow their expertise, share ideas, and take ownership of their work—building rewarding careers while making a real impact. This is an opportunity for individuals who bring a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach and value integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Quality Manager, located in Graniteville, SC. The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of quality assurance and quality control at Bondcote Performance Textile's manufacturing facility in Graniteville, SC. This role provides hands-on leadership across plant quality systems and on-site laboratory operations, ensuring that products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal performance requirements. This role will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer.

Operating in a high-volume textile manufacturing environment, the Quality Manager partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to drive a quality-first, data-driven culture while supporting efficient production and continuous improvement.

Working Environment

• Full-time, on-site role in a large-scale textile manufacturing facility
• Combination of office, production floor, and laboratory environments
• Fast-paced, production-driven setting requiring strong prioritization and presence

Salary Range

This position offers a salary range of $95,000–$120,000, based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Actual compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, education, and relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Own and continuously improve the plant’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up
• Drive effective Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes using root cause analysis methodologies

Manufacturing Quality Oversight

• Oversee incoming raw material inspection, in-process quality controls, and finished goods validation
• Partner with Operations to reduce defects, improve first-pass yield, and stabilize processes
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvements
• Support new product introductions, trials, and process changes from a quality standpoint

Laboratory Operations & Technical Leadership

• Lead and manage the on-site quality laboratory, including staffing, workload prioritization, and performance
• Ensure accurate, repeatable, and timely testing of materials and products using approved methods
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration programs, test method validation, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with relevant testing standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, AATCC, or equivalent)
• Promote laboratory safety, data integrity, and continuous improvement in testing efficiency

Supplier & Customer Quality

• Manage supplier quality performance, including material qualification and issue resolution
• Serve as the primary plant contact for customer quality inquiries, complaints, and investigations
• Lead customer issue resolution with timely communication and data-based corrective actions

Leadership & Culture

• Coach, develop, and lead quality engineers, technicians, inspectors, and laboratory personnel
• Build a quality-focused culture that balances compliance and rigor with production efficiency
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance metrics for the quality team
• Actively engage on the production floor and in the lab to model hands-on leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Textile Science, Materials Science, Quality, or a related technical field
• 5 years of progressive quality leadership experience in textile, nonwoven, polymer, or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience managing or working within a manufacturing quality laboratory
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, and regulatory/ISO requirements
• Experience using data, statistical tools, and quality methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to drive process and quality improvements
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) certification
• Experience supporting customers with stringent quality or performance requirements
• Familiarity with advanced SPC, MSA, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Background in industrial, technical, or performance textile applications