Quality Manager

About the role

DSJ Global is partnered with a leading manufacturing organization seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer quality performance at their Oklahoma City facility. This individual will manage the Quality Management System (QMS), lead a team of quality professionals, drive root cause analysis efforts, and ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the site's Quality Management System to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Manage and develop Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, and quality personnel while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive corrective and preventive action initiatives through structured root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analyze warranty, customer, and internal quality data to identify trends and implement improvement actions.
• Partner closely with customers and suppliers to address quality concerns, improve product performance, and strengthen relationships.
• Support APQP, PPAP, Process Control Plans, and product launch quality activities.
• Lead customer visits, audits, and quality-related reviews.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and environmental management system requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading Quality Engineers, Supervisors, or quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with customer-facing quality responsibilities and supplier quality management.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and corrective action processes.
• Experience working within IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 environments strongly preferred.
• Background within automotive, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and influence quality strategy at a growing manufacturing operation.
• High-visibility role with direct interaction across operations, engineering, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to drive measurable process improvements and quality performance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.