Job Description
Quality Engineer Manager
Salary up to $145,000 + Benefits + Paid Relocation to the Midwest
Join a leading automotive manufacturer as our Quality Engineer Manager and take the lead in driving quality excellence across the plant. You'll guide a team of quality professionals, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and work closely with operations and customers to deliver world-class products.
In this leadership role as the Quality Engineer Manager, you'll oversee quality systems, direct process improvement efforts, reduce defects and warranty claims, and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards. Success will be measured by improvements in first-pass yield, customer satisfaction, and overall manufacturing performance.
Your Impact as Quality Engineer Manager:
Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Engineering team
Oversee Process Control Plans (PCP), PFMEA, and quality management systems
Drive corrective and preventive actions using customer feedback, warranty data, and production metrics
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
Support APQP/PPAP activities for new product launches
Partner with operations, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality concerns
Coordinate customer audits and visits while ensuring compliance with IATF/TS-16949 and ISO quality standards
Establish quality objectives, monitor key performance indicators, and promote a culture of operational excellence.
What Skills, Experience, & Education You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
At least 5 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing, including leadership experience
Strong knowledge of automotive quality systems, including IATF/TS-16949, ISO standards, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Process Control Plans
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to travel occasionally and work additional hours when needed.
Big PLUS Qualifications:
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI)
ASE Certification, or similar quality certifications.
If you're ready to lead a high-performing quality organization and make a lasting impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.
TO APPLY: Email your resume in MS Word or PDF.
All Interview, relocation, & fee expenses paid by hiring companies. Hiring companies offer excellent compensation packages, benefits, and, where available, generous relocation assistance or packages.
Areas of Specialization
Engineering Six Sigma Black Belts Accounting Distribution Human Resources
Materials / Purchasing Quality Engineers & Managers Manufacturing Management