Expert Connections · 7 hours ago
Quality Manager
Spartanburg, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expExpert Connections is a manufacturing organization seeking a Quality Manager to lead their Quality function. The role involves ensuring that quality systems meet customer expectations, driving continuous improvement through Lean principles, and managing the Quality and CMM teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Silvia Gray
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Quality and CMM departments
Define, deploy, and track Quality goals and objectives aligned with business strategy
Identify and translate customer quality needs, expectations, and requirements into effective systems
Represent the organization with customers on all quality-related matters
Manage, sustain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with customer and industry requirements
Provide the infrastructure to support APQP, PPAP, production launch readiness, and planning processes
Ensure standardization and alignment of customer requirements across programs
Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives company-wide
Lead problem-solving, corrective and preventive actions, and root cause activities
Partner cross-functionally to improve processes and organizational effectiveness
Support increased sales and operational performance through quality-driven metrics
Contribute to future-state manufacturing processes, systems, and product strategies
Develop and mentor Quality team members
Participate in strategic planning and leadership communication processes
Manage the Quality department budget and proportional capital expenditures
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Management
Automotive manufacturing experience, specifically in metal products
Deep expertise in developing and deploying Quality Management Systems
Strong audit background (Certified Auditor required)
Experience in IATF-regulated environments
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)
Strong planning, data analysis, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
Proven leadership and people development capabilities
Ability to teach, influence, and drive quality focus across all levels of the organization
Experience representing Quality in customer-facing discussions and negotiations
Solid understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing principles
Preferred
CQE and/or Certified Quality Manager preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Expert Connections
Expert Connections provides executive and professional recruiting solutions to global, industry-specific clients located in the U.S.
Founded in 2022Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase