Assistant Quality Manager – Automotive

Assistant Quality Manager

Location: Bremen, GA

Must-have Qualifications

• Recent automotive manufacturing experience in a large, complex manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) required
• Strong working knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 Quality Systems
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and DoE
• Proven leadership experience managing or leading Quality Engineers
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  
  

Position Overview

The Assistant Quality Manager is responsible for driving all quality-related deliverables within their assigned area of responsibility. This role focuses on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and flawless execution of quality systems in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. The Assistant Quality Manager partners closely with customers and internal teams to ensure successful program launches and sustained quality performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all Quality Engineering deliverables are completed on time and to the required level of detail, including Quality Objectives, MSA, Control Plans, Part Inspections, Capability Studies, and Customer PPAPs
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships in supplier quality to support successful program launches
• Ensure compliance with ISO/TS 16949 policies, procedures, and quality system requirements
• Build strong internal partnerships to remove roadblocks and resolve launch or production issues
• Develop Quality Engineering resource plans, staffing needs, and budgets; participate in interviewing and hiring as required
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Engineers through performance reviews and Individual Development Plans
• Actively participate in program reviews and phase-gate/phase-exit reviews
• Prepare and present monthly assessments of PLUS Quality Engineering deliverables for assigned programs
• Lead Advanced Quality Planning activities, including APQP, FMEAs, Control Plans, PPAPs, dimensional layouts, gage and fixture design, and material/performance testing
• Apply advanced statistical methods, design of experiments, and structured problem-solving techniques
• Ensure adherence to company safety rules and regulatory requirements
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of automotive quality systems and methodologies
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage large or complex areas of responsibility
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and business ethics
  
  

This opportunity is ideal for a quality leader seeking career growth in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment with strong customer interaction and leadership responsibility.