Quality Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! _We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._ **Position Overview** We’re seeking a results-driven Quality Manager to champion a culture shift toward a proactive, data-driven quality approach across our organization. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives rooted in Six Sigma and Lean principles to drive operational excellence and deliver measurable results in customer satisfaction, process efficiency, and supplier performance. This is more than a quality role—it’s an opportunity to lead lasting change, mentor high-performing teams, and influence strategic outcomes across multiple sites. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and leave a legacy of excellence, we want to hear from you. **Key Responsibilities** * Serve as a change agent for quality transformation across the organization, aligning people, processes, and systems with Six Sigma and ISO 9001 best practices. * Lead a quality team with multi-site operational oversight, including responsibility for departmental budget, performance, and development. * Champion continuous improvement by reducing internal defects, scrap, and waste while improving product reliability and supplier quality. * Develop and implement robust quality systems, procedures, and metrics that support process control and product excellence. * Lead root cause analysis and Corrective & Preventive Action (RC-CAPA) initiatives using Six Sigma tools and statistical methods. * Serve as the ISO 9001 Management Representative, guiding compliance efforts and audits while embedding ISO standards into daily operations. * Act as a trainer and mentor in Six Sigma, ISO, and Total Quality Management methodologies across all levels of the organization. * Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support product development, including design reviews and CTQ analysis. * Support lean initiatives, FMEAs, control plans, PPAPs, and DOE projects that deliver measurable improvements in quality and cost. **Required Qualifications** * Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt highly preferred. * Proven leadership experience in high-volume, medium-mix industrial manufacturing environments. * 5+ years of quality management experience with a track record of driving measurable results in quality, cost, and process performance. * Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis, sampling schemes, and use of tools like Minitab. * Deep understanding of quality systems including FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and DOE. * Effective communicator and strategic thinker with exceptional team leadership and coaching abilities. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems. **Preferred Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field. * ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM) preferred. * Experience with TL9000, 1E Nuclear Quality Systems, or similar industry standards. * Experience leading ISO 9001 implementations or acting as a lead auditor. * Finance-savvy: able to manage operational budgets and calculate Cost of Quality (CoQ). **Why Join Us?** * Play a key leadership role with the autonomy to drive meaningful change. * Work with a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. * Be part of a company with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and employee development. _if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_