Quality Manager

Essential Functions

• Drive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities at Kinter's fulfillment center, including coordination of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA documentation, assisting product development, sales, and warehouse receiving through the approval process.
• Establish and oversee incoming inspection procedures for shipments using AQL sampling standards (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or equivalent), coordinating with third-party inspection agencies as needed for pre-shipment inspections.
• Audit processes to ensure customers receive proper products, verifying alignment across purchase orders, product specifications, ERP data, and engineering drawings.
• Manage non-conforming material through a formal disposition process (use-as-is, rework, return-to-vendor, or scrap), ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for internal and customer-reported quality issues, and issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests when nonconformance originates with a vendor.
• Create and update CAD drawings and maintain engineering change/revision control to keep documentation current and accurate.
• Maintain a professional, collaborative, and solution-oriented demeanor during all interactions with peers, management, and clients to foster a productive team environment.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive root-cause investigations

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Quality Management, or related field preferred
• 3-5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing, distribution, or fulfillment
• Experience with SolidWorks; AutoCAD a plus
• Working knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (e.g., PPAP, AQL sampling, ISO 9001)
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQM/OE, or CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred
• Experience with supplier corrective action processes (SCAR, 8D)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar)

Physical Requirements

• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to make repetitive movements, including moving of the wrists/and or fingers, bending, or squatting

Work Environment

• This position will work indoors in a temperature-controlled environment with periods in a warehouse with moderate noise-level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this role is fixed at $75,000 to $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates with strong, relevant experience may be offered salaries toward the higher end of the range, while those earlier in their careers can expect offers aligned with the entry level of the range.

Benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance—100% covered for the employee by Kinter, with no payroll deductions
• Secure your future with our fully employer-funded pension plan (contributions start after 1 year, fully vested after 5 years, with no deductions from your paycheck)