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Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing
Greenville, SC Area
We are conducting a search on behalf of a well-established automotive supplier in the Greenville area for a Quality Manager. This role will lead the plant quality function and play a key role in driving quality performance, strengthening systems, and partnering across departments to support operational goals.
The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of automotive quality standards along with a collaborative leadership style. This individual will lead the quality team while working closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure customer expectations are met and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented throughout the facility. This role requires a leader who is hands-on, solutions-oriented, and focused on building accountability and teamwork across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the plant quality team including quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors
- Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and customer requirements including IATF 16949 and ISO-based systems
- Oversee core quality processes including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and measurement system analysis
- Drive structured problem-solving efforts using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and root cause analysis methodologies
- Manage customer quality issues including containment, corrective actions, and communication with OEM and Tier customer teams
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality expectations
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework, and operational inefficiencies
- Use data and KPIs to monitor quality performance and drive improvement in metrics such as PPM, first-pass yield, and overall product quality
- Support new product launches and ensure quality planning is aligned with production capability and customer expectations
- Prepare the organization for internal, customer, and third-party quality audits
- Drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency, including reducing overtime through improved processes and collaboration
- Manage departmental budgeting and resource planning
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization
Qualifications
- Experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role within automotive manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO-based quality systems
- Experience with core automotive quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and MSA
- Proven ability to lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis initiatives
- Experience managing customer quality concerns and communicating with OEM or Tier customers
- Demonstrated leadership experience developing and mentoring quality teams
- Strong background in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process optimization
- Experience using quality metrics and data analysis to drive performance improvements
- Ability to collaborate across departments including operations, engineering, and supply chain
- Experience preparing for and leading internal, customer, and certification audits
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field preferred
This is an opportunity to join a stable automotive supplier where the Quality Manager will have a strong voice in shaping quality culture, strengthening systems, and partnering with leadership to improve operational performance. Candidates with experience leading quality teams in automotive manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.