Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Manager

Location: Jeffersonville, IN

Travel: Up to 30%

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives and oversee quality systems within a growing automotive manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for driving product and process quality, ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements, and leading a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team to achieve departmental objectives and maintain high performance standards.
• Oversee quality systems and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Lead APQP activities and ensure successful PPAP submissions and new product launches.
• Manage and maintain quality core tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, SPC, and related documentation.
• Serve as Management Representative for internal and external quality audits.
• Drive corrective actions and structured problem-solving initiatives utilizing 8D methodology.
• Partner with customers to address quality concerns, resolve issues, and maintain strong business relationships.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through quality and process enhancement initiatives.
• Oversee calibration programs to ensure measurement and testing equipment meets industry standards.
• Manage quality-related project milestones and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Provide leadership for hiring training, coaching, performance management, and employee development within the quality department.

Qualifications

• 10 years of quality leadership experience within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and related quality methodologies.
• Proven experience leading customer quality initiatives and resolving customer concerns.
• Ability to serve as Lead Auditor and train internal auditors.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, metrology, and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with heat treating, surface treating, or related manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems,
• Experience using Minitab or other statistical analysis software.

Apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted upon resume review.

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace