Quality Manager

Position Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all quality assurance and control activities in the BG Holley plant manufacturing carburetors and exhaust systems. The role ensures all products meet requirements and standards, with an  IATF 16949 approach while driving a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects. The position is key to maintaining customer satisfaction, managing audits, leading and developing  the Quality Control  Team.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System in compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 with a World Class Manufacturing Approach
• Lead internal, customer, and certification audits, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Oversee documentation control, calibration programs, and management review activities.

Product and Process Quality

• Ensure consistent quality in machining, welding, and assembly operations for carburetors and exhaust systems.
• Monitor and analyze process capability (Cp, Cpk), SPC, and line audit results to drive process stability.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions (8D, 5Why, Ishikawa) for nonconformities (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
• Support process validation and end-of-line testing for emissions and flow performance.

Customer Quality

• Manage customer complaints, warranty issues, and quality performance metrics (PPM).
• Coordinate problem-solving reports, PPAP submissions, and corrective actions with customer portals.

Supplier Quality

• Develop and monitor supplier quality performance for key materials (steel tubing, castings, fasteners, coatings).
• Implement incoming inspection plans and track supplier PPM trends.

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP / PPAP)

• Approve and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, and Measurement System Analyses (MSA).
• Validate prototype and production PPAPs in coordination with engineering and production teams.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor the plant’s quality team — including engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• Conduct training on IATF core tools, quality standards, and problem-solving methodologies (WCM).
• Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 4 years of experience in automotive quality management, preferably in metal fabrication, welding, or fuel system components.
• Understanding of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and FMEA.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Understanding of metallurgy, coatings, and weld quality.
• Root cause and failure mode analysis (8D, PFMEA, 5Why).
• Data-driven decision-making with continuous improvement focus.
• Team leadership and technical mentorship.

Performance Indicators

• Customer PPM and warranty return rates.
• Internal defect rate and rework cost reduction.
• Successful completion of audits
• Timely and effective closure of corrective actions.
• Employee engagement and skill development within the Quality team.