Quality Manager, DAL

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the company’s Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and IATF16949 standards to meet customer-specific requirements and any applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, control plans, PPAP, PFMEA, training documents and other required customer-specific documentation.
• Manage document control systems, procedures, and records.
• Oversee calibration systems, equipment, and associated quality processes.
• Career Development and Training Lead, train, and develop team members in quality-related programs and processes.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and verification of quality system requirements.
• Auditing & Compliance Lead internal audit programs Ensure effective corrective and preventive action processes are implemented and maintained.
• Maintain compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality standards.
• Product & Process Quality Oversee inspection activities and verification of incoming materials.
• Qualify new parts and develop work instructions to support production and quality requirements.
• Manage customer-required quality activities, including: First Piece Inspections, PPAP, FMEA, Process Control Initiatives, Lead product and material testing, including density studies, compression, dimensional requirements and drop testing, Related quality documentation for automotive and non-automotive applications.
• Analyze data, capability studies, inspection reports and quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Prepare and submit customer-required quality reports.
• Supplier Quality Evaluate and qualify suppliers to ensure materials meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors to address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required: Degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant quality experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive quality engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, customer specifications and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience leading internal audits and quality system activities.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, process controls, and quality documentation.
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, training, and team development skills.
• Ability to lead strong problem-solving and root cause analysis actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computer-based quality reporting tools.

Preferred

• Experience with EPS molded packaging components, injection molding or similar manufacturing process.
• Automotive industry quality experience a plus.
• Experience with statistical analysis or quality management software.
• Experience with supplier quality management and continuous improvement methodologies.